Howard
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Howard
Howard derives from the Old English elements "hōh" (high) and "weard" (guardian or keeper), literally meaning "high guardian" or "keeper of the high place." The name became established in England during the Norman period and gained prominence through the aristocratic Howard family, particularly during the Tudor era in England.
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Etymology
Howard derives from the Old English elements "hōh" (high) and "weard" (guardian or keeper), literally meaning "high guardian" or "keeper of the high place." The name became established in England during the Norman period and gained prominence through the aristocratic Howard family, particularly during the Tudor era in England.
Howard currently ranks #1,004 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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