Howie vs Garth

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 #5,248 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enclosure, yard, garden"

Origin: Old Norse gardr

English Scandinavian American

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Howie Rank #5,429

Garth Rank #5,248

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Howie or Garth more popular?

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Howie and Garth mean?

Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin). Garth means "enclosure, yard, garden" (Old Norse gardr origin).

Are Howie and Garth boy or girl names?

Howie is primarily a boy name. Garth is primarily a boy name.