Howard Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Howard Name at a Glance

Name	Howard
Meaning	Bold heart. Hog-warden. Chief guardian. Derived from the Old German Huguard. Famous Bearer: American industrialist Howard Hughes (1905-1976).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Howard Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Howard means “Bold heart. Hog-warden. Chief guardian. Derived from the Old German Huguard. Famous Bearer: American industrialist Howard Hughes (1905-1976”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Howard Name Origin

Our database records Howard under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Howard a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Howard is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Howard

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