Bates vs Rowley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bates

Boy #8,344 Most Popular

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Boy #8,614 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough clearing or rough woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bates Rank #8,344

Rowley Rank #8,614

Bates is more popular, ranked #8344 vs #8614 for Rowley.

Is Bates or Rowley more popular?

Bates is more popular, ranked #8344 compared to Rowley at #8614 in the United States.

What do Bates and Rowley mean?

Rowley means "rough clearing or rough woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Bates and Rowley boy or girl names?

Bates is primarily a boy name. Rowley is primarily a boy name.