Judson vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judson

Boy #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Judson Rank #957

Howard Rank #1,056

Judson is more popular, ranked #957 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Judson or Howard more popular?

Judson is more popular, ranked #957 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Judson and Howard mean?

Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Judson and Howard boy or girl names?

Judson is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.