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Sparrow

♂ Boy

Pronounced SPAIR-oh /ˈspɛr.oʊ/High

Meaning: From the word sparrow — Old English spearwa, 'a sparrow' (a small, spirited songbird); here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: A lively songbird: Sparrow is the word-name for the small, spirited bird. Sweet, free, and warm (Captain Jack Sparrow). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word sparrow — Old English spearwa, 'a sparrow' (a small, spirited songbird); here for boys

U.S. rank (2024)#5012 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 174

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

Sparrow comes from the word sparrow — Old English spearwa, 'a sparrow' (a small, spirited, ever-present songbird, a symbol of resilience and humble worth). A sweet, free-spirited nature name (Captain Jack Sparrow), used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-sparrow at the root, and free-spirited.

Did you know? The sparrow (Old English spearwa) is a small, lively, plucky songbird — a sweet, free-spirited nature name (Pirates of the Caribbean's Jack Sparrow; a celebrity baby name), used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — sparrow — word origin

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sparrow mean?

Sparrow is the word for 'a sparrow' (a small, lively songbird).

How do you pronounce Sparrow?

It's said SPAIR-oh /ˈspɛr.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sparrow a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Sparrow?

Sparrow is a rare name in the U.S.