Roe
Pronunciation: [ r-OH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Roe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 227 babies have been named Roe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Roe is past its peak , currently ranked #9,380 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,380
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Roe is also used as a girl name, ranked #9722.
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About the Name Roe
Roe is a boy name .
Is Roe a boy or girl name? Roe is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,380 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,722. Roe is more commonly used as a boy name.
Roe is currently ranked #9,380 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Roe include Roen, Roel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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