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Rawley

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAW-lee /ˈrɔ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Raleigh/Rawley — from the Old English, 'the roe-deer clearing/meadow' (ra, 'roe deer', + leah, 'clearing'); a place/surname-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The roe-deer clearing/meadow: Rawley spells Raleigh. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Raleigh/Rawley — from the Old English, 'the roe-deer clearing/meadow' (ra, 'roe deer', + leah, 'clearing'); a place/surname-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8159 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 499

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419162024

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

Rawley is a spelling of Raleigh/Rawley — from the Old English, 'the roe-deer clearing/meadow' (ra, 'roe deer', + leah, 'clearing'; a place/surname-name; we note the place). A crisp, classic name (said 'RAW-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Raleigh. Rare in this form, the-roe-deer-clearing at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Raleigh means 'the roe-deer clearing/meadow' (ra, 'roe deer', + leah, 'clearing') — Rawley is a spelling, a crisp place-name (we note the place; said 'RAW-lee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Raleigh — place-name

Variations

RaleighRawlyRawleigh

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Raleigh— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rawley mean?

Rawley spells Raleigh — English 'the roe-deer clearing/meadow'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Rawley?

It's said RAW-lee /ˈrɔ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rawley a boy or girl name?

Rawley is a boy's name here.

How popular is Rawley?

Rawley is a very rare name in the U.S.

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