Howard vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Howard Rank #1,056

Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Leroy mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Howard and Leroy boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.