Howell

Pronunciation: [ h-OW-uhl ]

Boy Name #7,628 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Howell is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-OW-uhl.

Parents who love the name Howell often also consider Hortense, Hope, Honora .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,628
Total SSA Count: 11

Nicknames

How Hoy Howie Howeie

Similar Names

Hortense Hope Honora Howard Homer Horace Houston Horatio

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howell

Is Howell a boy or girl name?

Howell is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Howell?

Howell is pronounced h-OW-uhl.

How popular is the name Howell?

Howell is currently ranked #7628 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Howell?

Common nicknames for Howell include How, Hoy, Howie, and Howeie.

Is Howell a common or rare name?

Howell is an uncommon name, ranked #7628 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Howell

Howell is a boy name .

Howell is currently ranked #7,628 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Howell include How, Hoy, Howie, and Howeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.