Dow Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dow Name at a Glance

Name	Dow
Meaning	Dark-haired.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dow Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dow means “Dark-haired”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dow Name Origin

Our database records Dow under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dow a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dow is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dow

When considering Dow for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.