Howell
- Pronunciation
- [Ho-well]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Eminent; Remarkable.Variant, Howel, Exists. HU, HUW
- Origin
- Welsh
Howell Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,911 baby boys have been named Howell. The name peaked in 1920 with 93 US births that year (rank #665). In 2024, ranked #7397 nationally — 6,732 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Howell
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Howell births are: Georgia (493), Texas (316), Tennessee (165).
Other Welsh-Origin Names Like Howell
If you like Howell's Welsh origin, consider these related names: Aberfa, Aberthol, Anwen, Ariana, Arianell. Browse all Welsh names →
6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Howell's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Howell
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howel | Killed By Arthur | Male | Arthurian |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Howell against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).