Rowe

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Rowe Pronunciation

Rowe is pronounced ROH /ˈroʊ/High

Meaning: From the English surname Rowe — 'dweller by the hedgerow or row of houses', from Old English rawMedium

In 30 seconds: One smooth, rolling syllable: Rowe is an English surname — 'dweller by the hedgerow' — turned sleek modern name. Mellow, understated, and quietly handsome, kin to Crewe and Bowe.

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MeaningFrom the English surname Rowe — 'dweller by the hedgerow or row of houses', from Old English raw

U.S. rank (2024)#3574 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 477

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Rowe comes from the English surname meaning 'dweller by the hedgerow or row of houses', from Old English raw, 'row' (sometimes also a pet form of Rowland). A single-syllable surname-name, it reads mellow and modern.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, hedgerow-rooted, and understated.

Did you know? Rowe comes from the Old English for a 'row' — a line of houses or a hedgerow — so someone named Rowe once lived right along the village street.

Overall data confidence 75%

Surname dictionaries — Rowe — etymology

Variations

RoeRow

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Rowe?

Rowe is pronounced ROH (/ˈroʊ/). Press play above to hear Rowe said aloud.

How do you say Rowe?

Rowe is said ROH (/ˈroʊ/). Press play above to hear Rowe said aloud.

What does the name Rowe mean?

Rowe is an English surname meaning 'dweller by the hedgerow or row of houses'.

Is Rowe a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Rowe?

Rowe is a rare name in the U.S.