Howard vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Howard Rank #1,056

Teddy Rank #898

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Teddy more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Teddy mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Howard and Teddy boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.