David Howell may refer to:

• David Howell (jurist) (1747–1824), American jurist, Continental Congressman for Rhode Island
• David Howell, Baron Howell of Guildford (born 1936), British Conservative MP, Minister in Margaret Thatcher's Cabinet
• David Howell (footballer) (born 1958), English footballer and manager
• David Howell (golfer) (born 1975), English professional golfer from Swindon
• David Howell (rugby league) (born 1983), Australian rugby league player currently playing for the Harlequins RL
• David Howell (chess player) (born 1990), English chess grandmaster

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