girl or boy · irish and english
Rowan
say it roh-un
What Rowan means
- Irish and English little red-haired one; also the rowan tree
- English and Irish the rowan tree; in Irish, little red one
How popular it is
In the top 100 in 4 countries.
Its use is rising over the last ten years.
- no. 47 in Northern Ireland (2025)
- no. 51 in England & Wales (2024)
- no. 57 in Scotland (2025)
- no. 78 in the US (2024)
- no. 142 in Ontario & Quebec (2020)
- no. 201 in New Zealand (2023)
- no. 212 in Australia (2024)
- no. 1655 in France (2019)
In the United States it was most popular around 2020.
Other forms
Ruadhan, Roan, Rowen
Names with a similar meaning
Iris Finn Jade Ruby Violet Sienna Hazel Scarlett Rory Blake Bruno Livia
Rowan in stories
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Professor Rowan, the stern Sinnoh professor
- Throne of Glass: Rowan Whitethorn, the Fae warrior prince bonded to Aelin