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The name Howard is of English origin and means "brave heart" or "high guard". It is derived from the Old English words "hoh" (high) and "weard" (guard). The name was first recorded in the medieval period and was common among the English nobility as a surname. Famous people with the name Howard include Howard Hughes, an American business magnate and aviator; Howard Stern, an American radio personality; and Howard Carter, an English archaeologist who discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun. The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the film "Howard the Duck" and the TV series "The Big Bang Theory" with the character Howard Wolowitz. Overall, the name Howard represents strength, courage, and nobility.

The name Howard is more popular in English-speaking countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. It is also moderately popular in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

If you're looking for names that are similar to Howard, you might consider variations and names with similar sounds. Here are a few options:

• Harold
• Howie
• Holden
• Hayward
• Haydn
• Haden
• Hudson
• Hewitt
• Hendrix
• Heath