Origin:British
Popularity:2190
Meaning:noble watchman
Howard as a boy's name is pronounced HOW-erd. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Howard is "noble watchman".
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Famous Howards

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  • Howard Charles
    TV Actor
  • Howard Hanson
    Composer
  • Howard Schultz
    Entrepreneur
  • Howard Stern
    Radio Host
  • Moe Howard
    Comedian

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