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Roe

Pronunciation: [ r-OH ]

Girl Name #9,722 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Roe is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OH.

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Popularity Over Time

#9,722
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,722
Total SSA Count
11

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Roe is also used as a boy name, ranked #9380.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roe

Is Roe a boy or girl name?
Roe is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9722. As a boy name, it is ranked #9380. Roe is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Roe?
Roe is pronounced r-OH.
How popular is the name Roe?
Roe is currently ranked #9722 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Roe a common or rare name?
Roe is an uncommon name, ranked #9722 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Roe

Roe is a girl name .

Is Roe a boy or girl name? Roe is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,722 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,380. Roe is more commonly used as a boy name.

Roe is currently ranked #9,722 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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