Howell name meaning
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What does Howell mean?
Celebrated and Ceaseless Howell's origin is Old English, meaning of Howell is "Alert One, Eminent or Remarkable" given to baby boys is used substantially in English. Howell is variation of pious, well-liked and eternal Hugh.
Hugh is a diminutive of Hubert. Hugh is English form of Hugo. Also Hugh is English cognate of Hugo. Widely Accepted and All time favorite Hugh has its origin in Old High German, Irish and Germanic languages, Hugh means "Soul and Bright Mind".
Howell is variant of Hywel. Hywel is variant form of acclaimed and enduring Howell. Acclaimed and Enduring Hywel particulary is used in Welsh and English has origin in Old Welsh, meaning of Hywel is "Eminent Conspicuous and Eminent".
How do I pronounce Howell?
Two syllabled Howell is most commonly pronounced as ho-well. It can also be pronounced as howe-ll.
Variants of Howell
Hoell, Hugh, Hywel, Hugo, Fitzhugh, Haug, Hubert, Hugi
How popular is the name Howell?
Howell is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1880 and was able to reach the top 500 names. In 1880, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 482 on boy names chart when 93 babies were given the name Howell.
Over 3851 babies in United States have been named Howell. The given name is a common name in Philippines while somewhat familiar name in Wales, England and Nigeria. As per our estimate, over 5000 babies have been bestowed Howell around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7702 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8933 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8102 | 9 |
| 2020 | 5967 | 14 |
| 2019 | 10785 | 6 |
| 2017 | 12230 | 5 |
| 2015 | 9560 | 7 |
| 2013 | 12128 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9702 | 7 |
| 2011 | 10801 | 6 |
Facts
Numerological analysis of Howell
You are highly intuitive and inspire as you go. But you never change your style as trends change because you are faithful to your individuality. You are a free-spirited fellow with a wild heart. Playing with words and using metaphors to confuse people is your specialty. You are trustworthy, a good listener and an awesome friend. Stay true to yourself and your friends. You should learn to love yourself with all your flaws and imperfections, even the tendency to doubt yourself.
Other names similar to Howell, for would be moms
- Tania - Mostly used in Marathi, Tamil and Kannada loved, Tania aimed at both genders has its origin in Latin, meaning of Tania is "Name of a Princess or Giant". On the list of baby girl names, well-liked Tania ranked 444 in year 2006 in United States
- Elmira - Used substantially in Finnish and Italian unfading and prevalent, Elmira means "Famous or Princess", a baby girl name has origin in Old High German and Sanskrit
- Adela - Renowned and Evergreen girl name Adela is rooted from Germanic and Old High German, Adela means "Nobility, The Word Adal Which is of the Meaning Noble Honorable or Noble Kind" is dominantly used in English, Finnish and Norwegian
- Lenora - Originated from Old Greek and Old Provençal, Popular and Ceaseless Lenora means "Sun Ray or Compassion" used as a unisex name is used predominantly in Russian, English and Spanish
- Tisha - Customary and Evergreen girl name Tisha is predominantly used in Malayalam and Kannada and of Latin and English-American origin, Tisha means "Gladness or Happiness"
Sibling Names for Howell
If you are considering naming your baby boy Howell, then you might want to give him a sibling name that complements his unique name. From classic and timeless options to trendy and modern ones, here are some sibling names that pair well with Howell.
For a sister
Names for Howell's brother
- Ceceilia
- Gwendolen
- Guendolen
- Idelisa
- Cecilla
- Ceila
- Cecil
- Karys
- Gwenyth
- Cerridwen
- Jenniver
- Jen
- Gladys
- Brynne
- Ceil
- Genni
Famous people named Howell
- Howell Raines, American journalist, editor, and writer
- Howell Cheney, member of the Cheney silk manufacturing dynasty
- Howell Binkley, professional lighting designer in New York City
- Howell Appling Jr., Howell Appling Jr
- Howell Harris, was one of the main leaders of the Welsh Methodist revival
- Howell Edmunds Jackson, American attorney, politician, and jurist
- Howell Cobb, American political figure
- Howell Heflin, American lawyer and politician
- Howell M. Estes II, Howell Marion Estes Jr
- Howell Davis, Welsh pirate
- Howell Cobb, American politician, farmer and soldier
- Howell M. Estes III, served as commander
- Actor Howell Evans, famous for tvMiniSeries The Old Devils
Lists having Howell
- Boy names beginning with H
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Boy names that ends with -ell
- Baby Names that mean Alert
- Baby Names that mean One
- Baby Names that mean Eminent
- Baby Names that mean Small
- Baby Names that mean Lively
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths