Howard vs Vaughn

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 #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Vaughn Rank #1,188

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Is Howard or Vaughn more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Howard and Vaughn mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Howard and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.