Howard vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Perry Rank #1,243

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Howard or Perry more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Howard and Perry mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Howard and Perry boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.