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Lowe

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOH /ˈloʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the surname Lowe, with layered roots: an English name for a dweller by a hill or hollow (Old English hlaw), and a German Löwe, 'lion.' A short, crisp surname pick — routes layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A short surname name: Lowe means 'hill dweller' or 'lion' by route (said 'LOH'). Crisp and one-beat.
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Origin LowEnglish, German
MeaningFrom the surname Lowe, with layered roots: an English name for a dweller by a hill or hollow (Old English hlaw), and a German Löwe, 'lion.' A short, crisp surname pick — routes layered.
U.S. rank (2024)#10473 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419132024

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

Lowe is a surname of layered origin: English 'dweller by a hill/hollow' and German 'lion.' As a first name it reads short and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'LOH').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Lowe is a surname with layered roots — an English word for someone living by a hill or hollow, and a German Löwe, 'lion' — worn today as a crisp, one-syllable given name, which we note (said 'LOH').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Lowe — surname 'hill dweller' / German 'lion'; layered

Variations

LowLoeweLowes

Nicknames

LoLowie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lowe mean?

Lowe is a surname meaning 'dweller by a hill/hollow' (English) or 'lion' (German Löwe). The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lowe?

It's said LOH /ˈloʊ/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'low.'

Is Lowe a boy or girl name?

Lowe is a boy's name.

How popular is Lowe?

Lowe is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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