Howard vs Slade

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 #1,054 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, dell"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Slade Rank #1,054

Slade is more popular, ranked #1054 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Slade more popular?

Slade is more popular, ranked #1054 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Slade mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Slade means "valley, dell" (Old English origin).

Are Howard and Slade boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Slade is primarily a boy name.