Howell
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Howell
Howell
Boy
english
2 syllables
Howell is an english boy's name meaning "Alert one; variant of hywel: eminent. attentive".
With english roots, Howell is a boy name that means "Alert one; variant of hywel: eminent. attentive". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- english
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Alert one; variant of hywel: eminent. attentive
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Howell
Very rare in US records
What does Howell mean?
Howell is a boy name of english origin meaning "Alert one; variant of hywel: eminent. attentive".
Is Howell a rare name?
Yes. Howell does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Howell
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