Lowell Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lowell Name at a Glance

Name	Lowell
Meaning	Variant of Lovell: Wolf cub. Encountered more often as a surname rather than as a first name.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lowell Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lowell means “Variant of Lovell: Wolf cub. Encountered more often as a surname rather than as a first name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lowell Name Origin

Our database records Lowell under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lowell a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lowell is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lowell

When considering Lowell for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.