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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. View a list of the 7 names that reference Howard.