Howard vs Nixon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Nixon

Boy #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Nicholas, son of Nick"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#873
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nix

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Popularity Comparison

Howard Rank #1,056
Nixon Rank #873

Nixon is more popular, ranked #873 vs #1056 for Howard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Howard ___

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

Nixon ___

  • Nixon James
  • Nixon Cole
  • Nixon Reid
  • Nixon Blake
  • Nixon Lane
  • Nixon Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Howard

Clarence Bernard Edmund Dorothy Mildred

If you choose Nixon

Dixon Lennon Monroe Reagan Lincoln

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howard or Nixon more popular?

Nixon is more popular, ranked #873 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Nixon mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Nixon means "son of Nicholas, son of Nick" (English origin).

Are Howard and Nixon boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Nixon is primarily a boy name.

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