Rowe

At a Glance

Meaning

Dweller by a row (of houses/street), or a variant of the surnames Rolfe, Rough, Ralph, or Rowson

Origin

English (surname)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

ROHListen

Rowe is an English surname used as a first name, pronounced ROH (/roʊ/). As a surname it most likely points to someone who lived by a row of houses or a street, and it can also be a variant of Rolfe, Rough, Ralph, or Rowson. You may see it glossed as 'red-haired', but that isn't accurate: the name has no link to hair color.

Meaning & Origin of Rowe

Meaning: Dweller by a row (of houses/street), or a variant of the surnames Rolfe, Rough, Ralph, or Rowson.

Origin: English (surname).

A common claim: Rowe means 'red-haired' Actually: Rowe is popularly glossed as 'red-haired', but as a surname it comes from Middle English 'row' (a row of houses or street), or is a variant of Rolfe, Rough, Ralph, or Rowson — with no link to hair color.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Rowe

Popularity of Rowe

Rowe is rare but still in use: it ranked #3574 in 2024, with 32 babies given the name. Its highest ranking in the 1914-2024 data was #2158 in 1915, when the count was 13.

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FAQ

What does the name Rowe mean?

Dweller by a row (of houses/street), or a variant of the surnames Rolfe, Rough, Ralph, or Rowson. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Rowe?

Rowe is pronounced ROH (IPA: /roʊ/).

Is Rowe a popular name right now?

Rowe peaked at #2158 in 1915 and is ranked #3574 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

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