Slade vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slade

Boy #1,054 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, dell"

Origin: Old 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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Slade Rank #1,054

Howard Rank #1,056

Slade is more popular, ranked #1054 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Slade or Howard more popular?

Slade is more popular, ranked #1054 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Slade and Howard mean?

Slade means "valley, dell" (Old English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Slade and Howard boy or girl names?

Slade is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.