Howard vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Howard Rank #1,056

Terry Rank #1,187

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Howard or Terry more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Howard and Terry mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Howard and Terry boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.