Harlow: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HAHR-loh · 2 syllables
Harlow means “rock; army”, from English.
From Old English haer (“rock”) or here (“army”) + hlaew (“hill”).
- Meaning
- rock; army
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HAHR-loh
- US rank (2025)
- #309
- US babies a year
- about 1,315 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Harlow?
Harlow was the #309 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,148 babies. It’s rising: up 117% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #309 |
| England & Wales | #182 |
| Scotland | #123 |
| Northern Ireland | #158 |
| Ireland | #527 |
| Canada | #293 |
| Australia | #103 |
How old are people named Harlow?
Half of US adults named Harlow are older than 61; most are between 18 and 90. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Harlow
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Questions about Harlow
What does the name Harlow mean?
Harlow means “rock; army”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Harlow?
Harlow is pronounced HAHR-loh.
How popular is the name Harlow?
Harlow was the #309 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,148 babies. It’s rising: up 117% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Harlow?
Half of US adults named Harlow are older than 61. Most are between 18 and 90.