Howl
Meaning
"to cry out, a wolf's cry"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,467
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"to cry out, a wolf's cry"
Origin: Old English
"strong-willed warrior"
Origin: Irish
Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6467 for Howl.
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Howl at #6467 in the United States.
Howl means "to cry out, a wolf's cry" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).
Howl is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.