Howard vs Langston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

✓ All Clear

Howard Rank #1,056

Langston Rank #912

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Langston more popular?

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Langston mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Howard and Langston boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.