The baby name Barlow is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "BAHR-loh".
Barlow is English in Origin.
Barlow is an English surname that originated from the Old English words "bere" meaning barley and "hlaw" meaning hill. Therefore, the name Barlow means "the barley hill". The name was first recorded in the 13th century in England and was used to describe a person who lived near a hill where barley was grown. The name Barlow is also associated with St. Chad, who was the Bishop of Lichfield in the 7th century. He is said to have founded a monastery in Barlow, Derbyshire.
Barlow is a gender-neutral name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is pronounced as "BAR-loh" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name has become increasingly popular as a first name in recent years, particularly in the United States. Famous people with the name Barlow include Gary Barlow, a British singer-songwriter and member of the band Take That, and Joel Barlow, an American poet and diplomat.
The name Barlow is made up of two components, "bar" and "low". "Bar" is derived from the Old English word "bere" meaning barley, while "low" comes from the Old English word "hlaw" meaning hill. The name has been used as a surname for centuries and has also become popular as a first name in recent years. The name Barlow has a strong connection to English history and is associated with St. Chad and the monastery he founded in Barlow, Derbyshire.