Lowell

At a Glance: Name: Lowell – Meaning: little wolf – Origin: English (surname, from Old French via Middle English) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: LOH-əl

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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

Phonetic: LOH-əl   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Lowell mean?

Little wolf. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lowell)

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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