Snow

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Pronounced SNOH /ˈsnoʊ/High

Meaning: From the word snow — 'frozen white precipitation; white as snow; pure' (from Old English snaw); a modern nature/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: Snow; white as snow: Snow is a nature/word-name. Crisp, fresh, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'SNOH').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word snow — 'frozen white precipitation; white as snow; pure' (from Old English snaw); a modern nature/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys

U.S. rank (2024)#6759 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 67

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Snow comes from the word snow — 'frozen white precipitation; white as snow; pure', from Old English snaw. A crisp, fresh nature/word-name (also a surname, as in Jon Snow), used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, snow-and-white at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Snow names the frozen white precipitation (from Old English snaw) — also 'white as snow; pure' — a crisp, fresh nature/word-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'SNOH').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Snow — word/nature origin

Variations

SnowySnowe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Snow mean?

Snow is a nature/word-name — 'frozen white precipitation; white as snow; pure'.

How do you pronounce Snow?

It's said SNOH /ˈsnoʊ/ — one syllable.

Is Snow a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Snow?

Snow is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.