- Meaning:Old Welsh - Eminent; Conspicuous; Germanic - Heart, Mind, Spirit; A derivative from Hywel, Old Welsh - Eminent, Conspicuous, Germanic - Heart, Mind, Spirit, A derivative from Hywel
- Gender:Boy
- Origin:Old Welsh
More About The Name Howell
The name Howell is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh personal name Hywel, which means "eminent" or "prominent."
Read MoreSome famous personalities with the name Howell include:
1. Howell Edmunds Jackson (1832-1895): A U.S. Supreme Court justice who served from 1893 until his death in 1895.
2. Howell Cobb (1815-1868): An American political leader who served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and as the 40th Governor of Georgia.
3. Howell Davis (1690-1719): A Welsh pirate known for his brief but successful career as a privateer in the Golden Age of Piracy.
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