Updated June 9, 2019 Share: Boy name origins & meanings English : Protector of the home Boy name variations Howard Howard - 14% this year Masculine Rare Find out more Ward Ward + 23% this year Masculine Rare Find out more Howerd Howerd 0 % this year Masculine Rare Find out more How Popular Is The Name Howie Family name origins & meanings Northern English and Scottish : from a medieval personal name, a pet form of Hugh.