Winslow
Winslow is a girl name of English origin meaning “Wine's hill”, pronounced WINZ-loh. It ranked #1169 in the United States in 2025, given to 199 babies, and peaked at #1169 in 2025. Common nicknames: Winnie, Win, Slow.
How popular is Winslow in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Winslow mean, and where does it come from?
Winslow is an English place name in Buckinghamshire — the hill or burial mound of a man called Wine, "friend." Edward Winslow came over on the Mayflower and was three times governor of Plymouth Colony, which put the name into American history early. Winslow Homer painted the sea better than anyone. As a given name it is very new, appearing in the records in 2009 and climbing to its highest position in 2025, used mostly for girls for the sake of Winnie.
How is Winslow used around the world?
Winslow is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Winslow?
Famous People Named Winslow
- Winslow Homer — American painter of the sea and of the Civil War
- Edward Winslow — Mayflower passenger and governor of Plymouth Colony
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Winslow mean?
Winslow is a girl name of English origin meaning "Wine's hill." Winslow is an English place name in Buckinghamshire — the hill or burial mound of a man called Wine, "friend." Edward Winslow came over on the Mayflower and was three times governor of Plymouth Colony, which put the name into American history early.
How do you pronounce Winslow?
Winslow is pronounced WINZ-loh. Common variations include Winslowe, Winsley.
Is Winslow a girl name?
Yes, Winslow is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Winnie, Win, Slow.