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Lowell vs Ulric

Which is more popular?
Lowell and Ulric are given to a similar number of US babies today.
LowellUlric
Meaning little wolf wolf power
Origin english english
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation LOH-ul UL-rik
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year1931 (1,090)2021 (15)
In 202500
TrendVintageRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Lowell Ulric
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeLowellUlric
2020s 217 42
2010s 389 95
2000s 382 37
1990s 669 37
1980s 988 43
1970s 1,532 65
1960s 3,374 20
1950s 4,916 15
1940s 7,328 12
1930s 9,659 23
1920s 7,236 79
1910s 3,891 45
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 Ulric mean?

Middle English form of the Old English name Wulfric, from 'wulf' ('wolf') and 'ric' ('power, ruler'), meaning 'wolf power' or 'wolf ruler'. Note it is often conflated with the German Ulrich, which derives from Uodalrich ('heritage/prosperity ruler') and does NOT contain the wolf element.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lowell or Ulric more popular?

Lowell and Ulric are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Lowell and Ulric?

Lowell means little wolf (english origin), while Ulric means wolf power (english origin).

Which name is older, Lowell or Ulric?

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