Philo 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

Philo Rank #8,649
Rowley Rank #8,614

Rowley is more popular, ranked #8614 vs #8649 for Philo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Philo ___

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 Philo or Rowley more popular?

Rowley is more popular, ranked #8614 compared to Philo at #8649 in the United States.

What do Philo and Rowley mean?

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

Are Philo and Rowley boy or girl names?

Philo is primarily a boy name. Rowley is primarily a boy name.

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