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Harlowe

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAR-loh /ˈhɑr.loʊ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Harlow — from Old English, variously 'the army hill' (here, 'army', plus hlaw, 'a hill, a mound') and 'the rock hill'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The army hill; the rock hill: Harlowe spells Harlow — 'the army hill'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'HAR-loh').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Harlow — from Old English, variously 'the army hill' (here, 'army', plus hlaw, 'a hill, a mound') and 'the rock hill'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6575 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419162024

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

Harlowe is a spelling of Harlow — from Old English, variously 'the army hill' (here, 'army', plus hlaw, 'a hill, a mound') and 'the rock hill' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Harl).

In the U.S. it registers more often for girls; here for boys. Rare for boys, the-army-hill at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Harlow comes from Old English, variously 'the army hill' (here, 'army', plus hlaw, 'a hill') and 'the rock hill' — Harlowe is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'HAR-loh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Harlow — routes layered

Variations

HarlowHarlowHarlo

Nicknames

Harl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harlowe mean?

Harlowe spells Harlow — Old English 'the army hill; the rock hill'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Harlowe?

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

Is Harlowe a boy or girl name?

Harlowe is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Harlowe?

Harlowe is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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