Rowan

Boy's name

Rowan is a Gaelic name derived from the Irish surname Ó Ruadháin, meaning "descendant of Ruadhán" or "little red-haired one."

Meaning Of the Rowan tree
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 4,647 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Rowan Atkinson - Actor, known for Mr. Bean and Blackadder.
  • Rowan Williams - Former Archbishop of Canterbury.
  • Rowan Blanchard - Actress, known for Girl Meets World.
  • Rowan Sebastian Atkinson - Full name of actor Rowan Atkinson.
  • Rowan Ricardo Phillips - Poet and author.
  • Rowan Vine - Former professional footballer.
  • Rowan Pelling - British journalist and editor.
  • Rowan Trollope - CEO of Five9, tech executive.
  • Rowan Barrett - Canadian basketball executive.
  • Rowan Dean - Australian political commentator and editor.

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