Howard vs Thatcher

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 #1,039 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who thatches roofs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Thatcher Rank #1,039

Thatcher is more popular, ranked #1039 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Thatcher more popular?

Thatcher is more popular, ranked #1039 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Thatcher mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Thatcher means "one who thatches roofs" (Old English origin).

Are Howard and Thatcher boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Thatcher is primarily a boy name.