Gender: Male
Origin: Old English, English
Meaning: Sheep herder or ewe shepherd, Watchman, Guardian of the Home
Pronunciation: HOU-erd, ˈhaʊərd, HH AW ER D
Popularity Rank: #3,841
Derived from the Old English name 'Haward' meaning 'sheep herder' or 'ewe shepherd'. It was traditionally a surname before becoming a popular given name.
The name Howard is of Old English, English origin and means Sheep herder or ewe shepherd, Watchman, Guardian of the Home, High Guard. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Howard is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HOU-erd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈhaʊərd
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AW ER D
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Howard is recorded 15,973 times globally, ranking it as the 3,841th most common name worldwide.
Howard is most prevalent in United States of America, with 7,057 occurrences, making it the 717th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Howard is found among 1 in every 174 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #717 | 1 : 256 |
| United Kingdom | #561 | 1 : 196 |
| South Africa | #1,681 | 1 : 1,924 |
| Hong Kong | #483 | 1 : 565 |
| Canada | #751 | 1 : 485 |
| Malaysia | #2,591 | 1 : 4,071 |
| Jamaica | #106 | 1 : 174 |
| Taiwan | #143 | 1 : 603 |
| Colombia | #4,313 | 1 : 4,741 |
| Singapore | #1,718 | 1 : 2,797 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Howard from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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