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Harloe

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Pronounced HAR-loh /ˈhɑr.loʊ/High

Meaning: A respelling of Harlow, an English place name and surname from Old English here ('army') plus hlaw ('hill, mound') — 'army hill'. Its glamour in American use owes much to the film star Jean Harlow.Medium

In 30 seconds: Harloe is a spelling of Harlow — Old English for 'army hill', with a dash of old Hollywood (said 'HAR-loh').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA respelling of Harlow, an English place name and surname from Old English here ('army') plus hlaw ('hill, mound') — 'army hill'. Its glamour in American use owes much to the film star Jean Harlow.
U.S. rank (2024)#14040 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820102024

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

Harloe respells Harlow, an English place name and surname from Old English here ('army') and hlaw ('hill'). Its modern life as a girls' name is glamour-driven, tied to Jean Harlow, and the -oe spelling is a recent American twist. The meaning rides with the original (said 'HAR-loh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records in this spelling. Rare, sleek, and surname-style.

Did you know? Harlow's rise as a girls' name owes a great deal to Jean Harlow, the platinum-blonde star of the 1930s — though the word itself is much older and much plainer: 'army hill' (said 'HAR-loh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Harloe — respelling of Harlow; Old English 'army hill'

Variations

HarlowHarloweHarloh

Nicknames

HarLoLowie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harloe mean?

Harloe means 'army hill', from Old English here ('army') and hlaw ('hill'). It is a respelling of Harlow.

How do you pronounce Harloe?

It's said HAR-loh /ˈhɑr.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Harloe the same name as Harlow?

Yes — Harloe is a modern respelling of Harlow, with the same sound and meaning.

How popular is Harloe?

Harloe is rare in the U.S.; Harlow is the more common spelling.

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