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Row

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Pronounced ROH /ˈroʊ/Medium

Meaning: Used either as the plain English word row — a line of things, or the act of rowing a boat — or, more often, as a short form of Rowan, Rowena, or Rosalind. Routes vary by family, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: One clean syllable: Row works as a short form of Rowan or Rowena, or simply as the English word (said 'ROH'). Routes vary, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningUsed either as the plain English word row — a line of things, or the act of rowing a boat — or, more often, as a short form of Rowan, Rowena, or Rosalind. Routes vary by family, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14888 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Row is a very short name, used chiefly as a clipped form of Rowan, Rowena, or Rosalind, and sometimes taken straight as the English word — a line, or the pull of oars. It has no older given-name tradition of its own, which we note honestly (said 'ROH').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Very rare, spare, and modern.

Did you know? Row is used mostly as a short form of Rowan or Rowena, though it is also just the plain English word. Routes vary from family to family, which we note (said 'ROH').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Row — English word; short form of Rowan/Rowena

Variations

RoRowe

Nicknames

Ro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Row mean?

Row is the English word for a line, and is also used as a short form of Rowan or Rowena. Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Row?

It's said ROH /ˈroʊ/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'go.'

Is Row a boy or girl name?

Row is used for both, and appears here as a girl's name.

How popular is Row?

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

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