Howard \ho-ward, howa-rd\ as a boy's name is pronounced HOW-erd. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Howard is "noble watchman". Occupational name and surname of one of the great houses of English nobility. Millionaire Howard Hughes; sportscaster Howard Cosell.

Howard has 2 variant forms: Howie and Ward.

For more information, see also the related name Haward.

Baby names that sound like Howard are Hayward, Hardy and Hart.