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Ulric vs Lowell

Which is more popular?
Ulric and Lowell are given to a similar number of US babies today.
UlricLowell
Meaning wolf power little wolf
Origin english english
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation UL-rik LOH-ul
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2021 (15)1931 (1,090)
In 202500
TrendRisingVintage
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ulric Lowell
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeUlricLowell
2020s 42 217
2010s 95 389
2000s 37 382
1990s 37 669
1980s 43 988
1970s 65 1,532
1960s 20 3,374
1950s 15 4,916
1940s 12 7,328
1930s 23 9,659
1920s 79 7,236
1910s 45 3,891
1900s 0 439
1890s 0 230
1880s 0 80

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.

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').

Frequently asked questions

Is Ulric or Lowell more popular?

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

What is the difference between Ulric and Lowell?

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

Which name is older, Ulric or Lowell?

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