Rowl

French variation of Ralph
"wolf-counsel"

Rowl Origin and Meaning

The name Rowl is a boy's name.

Rowl is a concise masculine name of likely English origin, possibly derived from Old English elements meaning 'famous wolf' or as a shortened form of Roland or Rowland. This compact, one-syllable name carries a strong, masculine energy with its firm consonants. Extremely rare in contemporary usage, Rowl possesses a medieval or archaic quality that might appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical undertones. The name's brevity gives it a punchy, memorable nature while its spelling evokes associations with 'prowl' or 'growl,' suggesting watchfulness or strength. Though uncommon as a given name, Rowl has occasionally appeared as a surname throughout English history. Its simplicity makes it easy to spell and pronounce despite its rarity.