Edmund vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

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Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,056
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Howie, Ward

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edmund Rank #1,184
Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

Howard ___

  • Howard James
  • Howard Lee
  • Howard Dean
  • Howard Allen
  • Howard Eugene
  • Howard Albert

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Howard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Howard mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Edmund and Howard boy or girl names?

Edmund is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.

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