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Yarrow

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAIR-oh /ˈjɛr.oʊ/High

Meaning: From the English word yarrow (Old English gearwe), 'the yarrow plant', a wild flowering herb long used in healing; also a Scottish river/place; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: The yarrow plant; a healing herb: Yarrow is an English nature-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word yarrow (Old English gearwe), 'the yarrow plant', a wild flowering herb long used in healing; also a Scottish river/place; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#8922 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119732024

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

Yarrow comes from the English word yarrow (Old English gearwe), 'the yarrow plant', a wild flowering herb long used in healing; also a Scottish river/place (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'YAIR-oh').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern nature name. Rare, the-yarrow-plant at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Yarrow is the name of a wild flowering herb long used in healing (Old English gearwe); also a Scottish river — a crisp nature/word-name (we note the word; said 'YAIR-oh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Yarrow — nature/word-name

Variations

YarroYarow

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yarrow mean?

Yarrow is English — 'the yarrow plant', a wild healing herb (also a Scottish river). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Yarrow?

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

Is Yarrow a boy or girl name?

Yarrow is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Yarrow?

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

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