Howie vs Darrel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howie

Boy #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

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Howie Rank #5,429

Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Howie or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Howie and Darrel mean?

Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Howie and Darrel boy or girl names?

Howie is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.