Rough meadow or rowan wood
Derived from Old English elements 'ruh' meaning rough and 'leah' meaning meadow or clearing. It may also refer to a clearing where rowan trees grow. Historically used as a surname and a place name in various English counties.
Less common today
Rowley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,148 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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