Howie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howie

Boy #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Howie Rank #5,429

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Howie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Howie and Richard mean?

Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Howie and Richard boy or girl names?

Howie is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.