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Lovell

♂ Boy

Pronounced LUV-əl /ˈlʌv.əl/High

Meaning: From a Norman-French surname Lovell — from louvel, 'a little wolf, wolf-cub' (diminutive of loup, 'wolf')Medium

In 30 seconds: Wolf-cub bold: Lovell is the Norman 'little wolf'. Strong, sleek, and warm — a fierce surname-name with a soft sound.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningFrom a Norman-French surname Lovell — from louvel, 'a little wolf, wolf-cub' (diminutive of loup, 'wolf')
U.S. rank (2025)#6316 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,412

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194918862025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lovell comes from a Norman-French surname — louvel, 'a little wolf, wolf-cub' (a diminutive of loup, 'wolf'). Borne by the medieval Lovell barons, it's a strong yet soft-sounding surname-name (sometimes confused with 'love').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, little-wolf at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Lovell means 'little wolf, wolf-cub' (Norman-French louvel, from loup, 'wolf') — a fierce surname-name (the medieval Lovell barons) with a soft, warm sound.
Overall data confidence 72%
Surname references — Lovell — etymology

Variations

LovelLowellLovelle

Nicknames

Love

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lovell mean?

Lovell is Norman-French for 'a little wolf, wolf-cub'.

How do you pronounce Lovell?

It's said LUV-əl /ˈlʌv.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lovell a boy or girl name?

Lovell is a boy's name.

How popular is Lovell?

Lovell is a rare name in the U.S.

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