What does the name Rowan mean?

The name Rowan means "Of the Rowan tree".

What is the origin of the name Rowan?

Rowan is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 4,647 babies were named Rowan in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Rowan is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 4,647 ↗

All-Time Total: 45,386

Peak Year: 2024

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

Boy names closely related to Rowan

Jameson Emerson Wesley Henry Jackson Malcolm Wyatt Owen

Girl names closely related to Rowan

Norah Maisie Cora Lucy Freya Clara Harper Ophelia

Births per year in the United States

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