Terry vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Terry Rank #1,187

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Howard mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Terry and Howard boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.