Howard vs Larry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

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Howard Rank #1,056

Larry Rank #1,070

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Howard or Larry more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Howard and Larry mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Howard and Larry boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.