Howard vs Turner

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 #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

American English

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Howard Rank #1,056

Turner Rank #1,007

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Turner more popular?

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Turner mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are Howard and Turner boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Turner is primarily a boy name.