Nova vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Nova Rank #1,180

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Howard mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Nova and Howard boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.