Howell - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Howell \

is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "eminent, remarkable". Anglicised version of Hywel. Author William Dean Howells.

Howell has 2 variant forms: Howel and Howells.

Baby names that sound like Howell are Hall, Hawly and Hill.

Howell is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#219 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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