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Roe
How to Pronounce Roe
Pronounced ROH /ˈroʊ/High
Meaning: Variously an English surname/word ('a roe deer') and the Irish O Ruaidh, 'a descendant of the red-haired one'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Roe comes variously from an English surname/word ('a roe deer') and the Irish O Ruaidh, 'a descendant of the red-haired one'; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'ROH').
In the U.S. it appears as a modern short name. Rare, a-roe-deer at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Roe mean?
Roe is variously an English 'a roe deer' and the Irish 'a descendant of the red-haired one'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Roe?
It's said ROH /ˈroʊ/ — one syllable.
Is Roe a boy or girl name?
Roe is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Roe?
Roe is a very rare name in the U.S.