Lowe

♀ Girl

Pronounced LOH /ˈloʊ/High

Meaning: From a surname — variously English 'a wolf' (Old English wulf) and 'from the hill/mound', and German Lowe, 'a lion'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Wolf; lion; from the hill: Lowe is a surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'LOH').

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Origin LowEnglish, German

MeaningFrom a surname — variously English 'a wolf' (Old English wulf) and 'from the hill/mound', and German Lowe, 'a lion'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9229 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 comes from a surname — variously English 'a wolf' (Old English wulf) and 'from the hill/mound', and German Lowe, 'a lion' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'LOH').

In the U.S. it appears thinly as a surname-name. Rare, a-wolf-or-lion at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lowe is a surname, variously English 'a wolf' and 'from the hill/mound', and German Lowe, 'a lion' — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LOH').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Lowe — surname; routes layered; unisex

Variations

LowLoewe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lowe mean?

Lowe is a surname, variously English 'a wolf' and 'from the hill', and German 'a lion'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lowe?

It's said LOH /ˈloʊ/ — one syllable.

Is Lowe a boy or girl name?

Lowe is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Lowe?

Lowe is a very rare given name in the U.S.