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Fowler

♂ Boy

Pronounced FOW-lər /ˈfaʊ.lər/High

Meaning: From the English occupational surname Fowler — from Old English fugelere, 'a bird-catcher, a hunter of wildfowl'Medium

In 30 seconds: A bird-catcher; a fowler: Fowler is an English surname — 'a bird-catcher'. Crisp, rugged, and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English occupational surname Fowler — from Old English fugelere, 'a bird-catcher, a hunter of wildfowl'
U.S. rank (2025)#7339 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192219152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fowler comes from the English occupational surname Fowler — from Old English fugelere, 'a bird-catcher, a hunter of wildfowl'. A crisp, rugged surname-name (nickname Fow).

In the U.S. it appears as a fresh first name. Rare, a-bird-catcher at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Fowler means 'a bird-catcher, a hunter of wildfowl' (Old English fugelere) — a crisp, rugged occupational surname-name (said 'FOW-lər').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Fowler — occupational surname

Variations

Fowley

Nicknames

Fox

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fowler mean?

Fowler is an English occupational surname — 'a bird-catcher, a hunter of wildfowl'.

How do you pronounce Fowler?

It's said FOW-lər /ˈfaʊ.lər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fowler a boy or girl name?

Fowler is a boy's name.

How popular is Fowler?

Fowler is a rare name in the U.S.

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