Loyal vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loyal

Boy #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

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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Loyal Rank #879

Howard Rank #1,056

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Loyal or Howard more popular?

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Loyal and Howard mean?

Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Loyal and Howard boy or girl names?

Loyal is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.