Howell
Meaning of Howell
Howell is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as HOH-ul (/ˈhoʊəl/). The name Howell has variations, including Howel. In the United States of America, Howell has been given to newborn boys since at least 1880, ranking as low as 1064 in 1904 and as high as 4168 in 1990. In recent years, it has maintained a relatively steady level of popularity, with around 5-14 occurrences per year. The name Howell carries a sense of strength and tradition, making it an attractive choice for parents seeking a classic yet unique name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HOH-ul (/ˈhoʊəl/)
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Notable People Named Howell
| Howell Edmunds Jackson was an American attorney, politician, and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1893 until his death in 1895, known for his opinion in Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. |
| Howell Hiram Raines is an American journalist, editor, and writer known for his tenure as executive editor of The New York Times and his contributions to Condé Nast Portfolio. |
| Howell James CBE is a prominent communications adviser and former Vice-Chairman of Corporate Affairs at Barclays, with a distinguished career spanning government, broadcasting, and multinational business. |
| Howell Peregrine was a British applied mathematician known for his work in fluid mechanics, particularly in the study of free surface flows and coastal engineering. |
| Howell Cobb was a prominent American politician, farmer, and soldier. |
| Howell Meadors Henry was a history professor, dean, and author known for his work on The Police Control of the Slave in South Carolina, but he held discriminatory views of African Americans. |
| Howell Haydn Davies was an Anglican bishop in Uganda, serving as Bishop of Karamoja from 1981 to 1987. |
