Howard vs Osiris

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 #977 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"throne of the eye (possible etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Egyptian American Afrocentric

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Howard Rank #1,056

Osiris Rank #977

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Osiris more popular?

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Osiris mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Osiris means "throne of the eye (possible etymology)" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Howard and Osiris boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Osiris is primarily a boy name.