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Rowe

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rowe: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2025.

Rowe began as a surname rooted in Old English and Scots, either derived from the word for a roe deer or from a diminutive of the name Roland. In some cases it also links to the rowan tree, a symbol of protection in Celtic folklore. Among notable bearers are the playwright and poet Nicholas Rowe, England’s first Poet Laureate in the 18th century, and modern television host Mike Rowe, known for *Dirty Jobs*. The place name Rowe, Massachusetts, shares the same old word for the deer, while the surname has also given its name to Rowe Street in many Scottish towns. Today, Rowe is increasingly used as a gender-neutral first name, often chosen as a short, fresh alternative to Rowan.