Howl vs Nilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howl

Boy #6,467 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to cry out, a wolf's cry"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

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Howl Rank #6,467

Nilson Rank #6,413

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 vs #6467 for Howl.

Is Howl or Nilson more popular?

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 compared to Howl at #6467 in the United States.

What do Howl and Nilson mean?

Howl means "to cry out, a wolf's cry" (Old English origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Howl and Nilson boy or girl names?

Howl is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.