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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Commonly glossed as 'rock hill' (a variant of the English place name/surname Harlow, an alternate 'army hill' reading also circulates)
- Origin
- English (variant of Harlow, place name)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- HAR-loh
Harlowe is an English name, a variant of the place name and surname Harlow. Most sources gloss it as meaning 'rock hill,' though an 'army hill' reading also circulates, so you may come across either explanation.
Meaning & Origin of Harlowe
Meaning: Commonly glossed as 'rock hill' (a variant of the English place name/surname Harlow, an alternate 'army hill' reading also circulates).
Origin: English (variant of Harlow, place name).
How to Pronounce Harlowe
HAR-lohIPA /ˈhɑːrloʊ/
Popularity of Harlowe
In 2024, 121 babies were named Harlowe, putting it at #1684 nationally — also its highest point in Social Security data going back to 1916.
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FAQ
What does the name Harlowe mean?
Commonly glossed as ‘rock hill’ (a variant of the English place name/surname Harlow, an alternate ‘army hill’ reading also circulates).
How do you pronounce Harlowe?
Harlowe is pronounced HAR-loh (IPA: /ˈhɑːrloʊ/).
Is Harlowe a popular name right now?
Harlowe is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1684 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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