Nesta vs Rowley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowley

Boy #8,614 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rough clearing or rough woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,614
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Row, Roly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nesta Rank #8,647
Rowley Rank #8,614

Rowley is more popular, ranked #8614 vs #8647 for Nesta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nesta ___

No pairings available yet.

Rowley ___

  • Rowley James
  • Rowley Thomas
  • Rowley William
  • Rowley Charles
  • Rowley Edmund

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rowley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nesta or Rowley more popular?

Rowley is more popular, ranked #8614 compared to Nesta at #8647 in the United States.

What do Nesta and Rowley mean?

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

Are Nesta and Rowley boy or girl names?

Nesta is primarily a boy name. Rowley is primarily a boy name.

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