Harlow vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Harlow Rank #293
Howard Rank #1,056

Harlow is more popular, ranked #293 vs #1056 for Howard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harlow ___

  • Harlow Grace
  • Harlow Jane
  • Harlow Rose
  • Harlow Kate
  • Harlow Quinn
  • Harlow Sage

Howard ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harlow

Marlowe Arlo Scout Lennon Bowie

If you choose Howard

Clarence Bernard Edmund Dorothy Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harlow or Howard more popular?

Harlow is more popular, ranked #293 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Harlow and Howard mean?

Harlow means "rock hill, rocky mound" (Old English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Harlow and Howard boy or girl names?

Harlow is primarily a girl name. Howard is primarily a boy name.

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