Lowell
Lowell: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หlษส.ษl/ ยท /หlษสl/
Meaning and origin of Lowell
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
A Middle English diminutive of Old French lou + -el (diminutive suffix), meaning "little wolf". Akin to Wolfie.
How popular is Lowell?
Since 1880, 347 girls and 41,330 boys in the U.S. have been named Lowell (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1883 in 1909. Its highest rank for boys was #147 in 1931. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lowell FAQ
What does the name Lowell mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A Middle English diminutive of Old French lou + -el (diminutive suffix), meaning "little wolf". Akin to Wolfie.
What is the origin of the name Lowell?
Lowell is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Lowell?
Since 1880, 347 girls and 41,330 boys in the U.S. have been named Lowell (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1883 in 1909. Its highest rank for boys was #147 in 1931. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lowell a boy or girl name?
Lowell is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 347 girls and 41,330 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.