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Howl

♂ Boy

Pronounced HOWL /ˈhaʊl/High

Meaning: From the word howl — 'a long, loud cry (as of a wolf or the wind)'; also the wizard Howl in Howl's Moving Castle; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A howl; a long cry: Howl is a word/character name. Bold, modern, and striking.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word howl — 'a long, loud cry (as of a wolf or the wind)'; also the wizard Howl in Howl's Moving Castle; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6261 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Howl comes from the word howl — 'a long, loud cry, as of a wolf or the wind' — and is the name of the dashing wizard Howl in Diana Wynne Jones' Howl's Moving Castle (and the Studio Ghibli film; routes layered, which we note). A bold, striking modern word/character name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-howl-and-a-long-cry at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Howl means 'a long, loud cry, as of a wolf or the wind' — and is the name of the wizard Howl in Howl's Moving Castle — a bold, striking word/character name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HOWL').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Howl — word/character name; routes layered

Variations

Howle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Howl mean?

Howl is a word/character name — 'a long, loud cry' (and the wizard Howl); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Howl?

It's said HOWL /ˈhaʊl/ — one syllable.

Is Howl a boy or girl name?

Howl is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Howl?

Howl is a very rare name in the U.S.

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