Howie vs Ruby

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 #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

English American Australian

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Howie Rank #5,429

Ruby Rank #5,424

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Howie or Ruby more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Howie and Ruby mean?

Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin).

Are Howie and Ruby boy or girl names?

Howie is primarily a boy name. Ruby is primarily a boy name.