Irwin vs Howie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Irwin Rank #5,482

Howie Rank #5,429

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 vs #5482 for Irwin.

Is Irwin or Howie more popular?

Howie is more popular, ranked #5429 compared to Irwin at #5482 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Howie mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Irwin and Howie boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Howie is primarily a boy name.