High brave or heart brave
Derived from the Germanic elements 'hugh' meaning heart or mind, and 'hard' meaning brave or hardy. It was also influenced by the Old Norse name Haward, meaning high guardian. In England, it became a prestigious surname associated with the Dukes of Norfolk.
About 226 boys were named Howard in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Howard — far less common.
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