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Howell

male

Meaning

"Eminent"

From Welsh Hywel traditions meaning eminent, used as both surname and given name in Britain and diaspora communities.

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Popularity History of Howell

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#7397Ranked in 2024

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Howell was nationally ranked in 2024.

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+523

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Howell

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Quick Facts

OriginWelsh
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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