Howie vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howie

Boy #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,429
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
How

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Howie Rank #5,429
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5429 for Howie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Howie ___

  • Howie James
  • Howie Lee
  • Howie Dean
  • Howie Ray
  • Howie Gene
  • Howie Wayne

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Howie

Richie Frankie Bobby Billie Ronnie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howie or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Howie and Theodore mean?

Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Howie and Theodore boy or girl names?

Howie is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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