Welcome The Newest Member Of Your Pack With This French Name. Lowe Means "young Wolf" And Is An Alternative Form Of Lowell. It Has A Familiar Feel That Baby Will Feel Right At Home With, But A Meaning That Gives It A Layer Of Coolness. In Addition To Being A Memorable First Name, Lowe Is Also A Common Surname—as Is The Case With Actor Rob Lowe—and The Name Of A Hardware Store.