What origin is the name Howland?

Howland comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Howland a popular name?

Howland is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Howland?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Howland — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Howland

Q: Is Howland a rare name?

Yes. Howland does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Howland

Howland

Boy

english

2 syllables

Howland is an english boy's name meaning "Rooted in English origins, this name means from the chief's land, suggesting an association with local leadership.".

The meaning of Howland is "Rooted in English origins, this name means from the chief's land, suggesting an association with local leadership." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rooted in English origins, this name means from the chief's land, suggesting an association with local leadership.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Howland

Very rare in US records

What does Howland mean?

Howland is a boy name of english origin meaning "Rooted in English origins, this name means from the chief's land, suggesting an association with local leadership.".