Harlowe is an uncommon given name of English origin. It is derived from Old English elements 'here' meaning 'army' or 'warrior', and 'leah' signifying 'wood clearing'. The name was first recorded in the 13th century as a surname, likely given to someone who lived by such a clearing. As a given name, Harlowe remains relatively rare, perhaps due to its strong association with the surname. It is often used as a unisex name, although it may lean more towards being male due to its historical usage and meanings. Spelling variations include Harlow, Harloe, and Harlou.
"Harlowe saw a peak in births recently with 7 in 2022, after a span of nearly a century since the last recorded peak of 6 in 1917. Overall, there have been 38 births bearing this name."