Howard vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Howard Rank #1,056

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Mathew mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Mathew boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.