Harlow
Harlow is a girls' name of English origin meaning “army hill; rocky hill.” It ranked #309 in the United States in 2025. An English place name and surname meaning rocky hill, derived from Old English har (rock) and hlaw (hill).
how do you pronounce Harlow?
HAR-loh
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what does Harlow mean?
The name Harlow means “army hill; rocky hill.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English place name and surname meaning rocky hill, derived from Old English har (rock) and hlaw (hill). Jean Harlow, the platinum-blonde 1930s Hollywood icon, gives the name glamorous vintage associations.
where does the name Harlow come from?
Wikipedia confirms Harlow is an English given name, a transferred use of a surname and place name meaning 'rock hill' or 'army hill,' with the spelling variants Harlo and Harlowe also in use.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #309 |
| 2024 | #293 |
| 2023 | #238 |
| 2022 | #263 |
| 2021 | #237 |
| 2020 | #324 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Harlow?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Harlow?
- Jean Harlow (actress)
- Harlow Madden (Nicole Richie's daughter)
what names are similar to Harlow?
what names go well with Harlow?
Sibling names that share Harlow's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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