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Lowell vs Remington

Which is more popular?
Remington is more popular than Lowell today: about 1,105 US babies were given the name Remington in 2025, compared with 0 named Lowell.
LowellRemington
Meaning little wolf settlement by the boundary stream
Origin english english
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation LOH-ul REM-ing-tun
Syllables 2 3
First appeared01955
Peak year1931 (1,090)2019 (1,658)
In 202501,105
TrendVintageRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Lowell Remington
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeLowellRemington
2020s 217 8,145
2010s 389 11,017
2000s 382 2,555
1990s 669 1,608
1980s 988 642
1970s 1,532 5
1960s 3,374 0
1950s 4,916 5
1940s 7,328 0
1930s 9,659 0
1920s 7,236 0
1910s 3,891 0
1900s 439 0
1890s 230 0
1880s 80 0

What does Lowell mean?

From the Norman French 'Louvel', a diminutive of 'lou' ('wolf', from Latin lupus), meaning 'little wolf'. Originally a nickname/surname (compare the Latin diminutive lupellus, 'wolf cub').

What does Remington mean?

An English habitational surname from Rimington (Yorkshire/Lancashire), from Old English 'Riming' (boundary stream) + 'tun' (settlement, enclosure), i.e. 'settlement on the boundary stream'. Often loosely glossed 'place on a riverbank'; it also carries firearm-brand associations.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lowell or Remington more popular?

Remington is more popular than Lowell today: about 1,105 US babies were given the name Remington in 2025, compared with 0 named Lowell.

What is the difference between Lowell and Remington?

Lowell means little wolf (english origin), while Remington means settlement by the boundary stream (english origin).

Which name is older, Lowell or Remington?

In US records, Lowell first appears in 0 and Remington in 1955, so Lowell has the longer recorded history.