Harlow

Meaning of Harlow

Harlow comes from an English place name. It means "rock hill" or "hare's meadow."

Harlow has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Harlow

Harlow has cooled off, slipping to #309 in 2025, down from a peak of #237 in 2021.

Notable people named Harlow

• Jean Harlow
  American actress, Hollywood icon
• Harlow Wilcox
  Radio and TV announcer
• Harlow Brooks
  YouTube personality
• Harlow Shapley
  American astronomer
• Harlow Robinson
  American author and professor

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Questions about the name Harlow

What does the name Harlow mean?

Harlow means harlow comes from an english place name. it means "rock hill" or "hare's meadow.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Harlow a boy's or a girl's name?

Harlow is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Harlow?

In 2025, Harlow ranked #309 for girls, down from #293 the year before.

When was Harlow most popular?

Harlow peaked at #237 in 2021.