Howard

Boy

Origin: English · Norse

Pronounced: HOW-ard

Meaning

“English surname and given name, possibly from Old Norse Hávarðr, 'high guardian'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Aristocratic English surname, borne by the Dukes of Norfolk, later used as a given name.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1930s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Howard

  • Howard Carter (Egyptologist)

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