Winslow

At a Glance

Meaning

Wine's hill or burial mound, where Wine is an Old English personal name meaning 'friend'

Origin

Old English (place name)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

WINZ-lohListen

Winslow is a gender-neutral name pronounced WINZ-loh, rooted in Old English as a place name meaning 'Wine's hill or burial mound' — Wine being an Old English personal name meaning 'friend.' You may see it described as meaning 'Wynn's hill' or linked to 'joy,' but that mixes up two similar-sounding Old English elements: the name's root is 'Wine' (friend), not 'Wynn' (joy).

Meaning & Origin of Winslow

Meaning: Wine's hill or burial mound, where Wine is an Old English personal name meaning 'friend'.

Origin: Old English (place name).

A common claim: Sometimes said to mean 'Wynn's hill' or linked to 'joy.' Actually: The name comes from Old English 'Wine' (meaning 'friend'), not 'Wynn' (meaning 'joy') — the two are easily confused Old English elements.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Winslow

Popularity of Winslow

Winslow hit its highest point back in 1907, ranking #1091 with 8 babies given the name; by 2024 it had settled at #1476, with 148 babies given the name that year.

Names Like Winslow

These names share Winslow’s style, era or origin.

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FAQ

What does the name Winslow mean?

Wine’s hill or burial mound, where Wine is an Old English personal name meaning ‘friend’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Winslow?

Winslow is pronounced WINZ-loh (IPA: /ˈwɪnzloʊ/).

Is Winslow a popular name right now?

Winslow peaked at #1091 in 1907 and is ranked #1476 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1897–2024.)

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