United States poet (1917-1977)
"Robert Lowell was a celebrated American poet known for his confessional style during the mid-twentieth century."
United States astronomer whose studies of Mars led him to conclude that Mars was inhabited (1855-1916)
"Lowell published a series of books arguing that the markings on Mars were canals built by an intelligent civilization."
United States poet (1874-1925)
"Lowell's collection of poems brought him widespread acclaim in the early twentieth century."
United States educator and president of Harvard University (1856-1943)
"President Lowell oversaw significant expansion during his tenure at Harvard University."
A surname, from Anglo-Norman, a variant of Lovell.
"Lowell is a common surname that appears in many historical family records."
Lowell comes from the Middle English word luf, which was a diminutive form derived from Old French, originally meaning "little wolf." The name traveled into modern usage as an affectionate nickname similar to calling someone "Wolfie."