The baby name Lowell is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈloʊ.əl/ (LOH-əl).
Lowell is English in Origin.
The baby name Lowell is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈloʊ.əl/ (LOH-əl).
Lowell is English in Origin.
Lowell is an English surname-turned-given name from Anglo-Norman French Louvel, a diminutive of loup “wolf,” conveying the sense “little” or “young wolf.” The spelling Lovell predominated in medieval England; Lowell emerged later through regional and family usage, especially in New England. Related forms include Lovell, Lovel, and the medieval French Louvel; feminine elaborations such as Lowella and Lovella appear occasionally, with brief nicknames Lo or Low.
As a given name, Lowell gained currency in 19th‑century America, buoyed by the prominent Boston Lowell family. Notable bearers include poet-diplomat James Russell Lowell, astronomer Percival Lowell, and Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Robert Lowell. U.S. popularity peaked in the 1930s–40s before receding, leaving a rare, vintage choice with scholarly New England associations. Today it remains primarily masculine, often used as a middle name or a subtle nod to “wolf” heritage.
| Lowell George Lowell George was a talented musician best known as the frontman of the band Little Feat. He played a key role in the creation of songs like 'Dixie Chicken' and 'Willin'.' His unique blend of rock, blues, and funk left a lasting impact on the music scene in the United States. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 1984 | #1 | — | 338 |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2018 | #185 | 2 | 1,584 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #261 | 12 | 6,876 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2022 | #306 | 5 | 2,557 |
| SA | 0 | #308 | 5 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #352 | 6 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #353 | 31 | 11,440 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| France | Boys | 2020 | #389 | 3 | 2,846 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #506 | 5 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #549 | 9 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #589 | 27 | 16,104 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #679 | 19 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #737 | 7 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #799 | 8 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #863 | 30 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #868 | 11 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #911 | 10 | 15,656 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,098 | 14 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,136 | 8 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,163 | 16 | 25,619 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,454 | 18 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,572 | 43 | 28,008 |
Lowell is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:
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