Perry vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Perry Rank #1,243

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Howard mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Perry and Howard boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.