Howie vs Dez

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 #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Howie Rank #5,429

Dez Rank #5,597

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 vs #5597 for Dez.

Is Howie or Dez more popular?

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 compared to Dez at #5597 in the United States.

What do Howie and Dez mean?

Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin). Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Howie and Dez boy or girl names?

Howie is primarily a boy name. Dez is primarily a boy name.