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Rowe
Pronounced ROH /ΛroΚ/High
Meaning: From the English surname Rowe β 'one who lived by a hedgerow or a row of houses', or a pet form of Rowland; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Rowe comes from the English surname Rowe β 'one who lived by a hedgerow or a row of houses' (Old English raw), or a medieval pet form of Rowland (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sleek, modern one-syllable surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; a fashionable short name like Wren and Sage).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, by-a-row at the root, and sleek.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rowe mean?
Rowe is an English surname, 'one who lived by a hedgerow or row of houses'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Rowe?
It's said ROH /ΛroΚ/ β one syllable.
Is Rowe a boy or girl name?
Rowe is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Rowe?
Rowe is a rare name in the U.S.