Howard vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Howard Rank #1,056

Nova Rank #1,180

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Howard or Nova more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Howard and Nova mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Howard and Nova boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.