Howe - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Howe \ho-we\ is of Old German and Middle English origin, and its meaning is "lofty one; hill". Also a place name. Elias Howe patented the first sewing machine in 1845.

Howe has 1 variant form: How.

Baby names that sound like Howe are Howie and Hewe.

Howe is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Howe. Click here to compare Howe with related baby names.