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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little wolf
- Origin
- English (surname, from Old French via Middle English)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- LOH-əl
Lowell is an English surname name, passed into Middle English by way of Old French, and it carries the meaning "little wolf." It's been recorded as a given name in U.S. Social Security data going all the way back to 1881, so it has a long, quiet history without being a name you hear everywhere. If you like a name with an old surname pedigree and a meaning you can point to, Lowell fits that brief.
Meaning & Origin of Lowell
Meaning: Little wolf.
Origin: English (surname, from Old French via Middle English).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lowell
LOH-əlIPA /ˈloʊəl/
Popularity of Lowell
Lowell had its moment in 1931, when it ranked #147 nationally with 1,090 babies given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #3735 with just 30 babies, making it a name far more common in your grandparents' generation than today's nurseries.
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FAQ
What does the name Lowell mean?
Little wolf. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lowell?
Lowell is pronounced LOH-əl (IPA: /ˈloʊəl/).
Is Lowell a popular name right now?
Lowell peaked at #147 in 1931 and is ranked #3735 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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