Rowan
Irish name meaning “little red one; rowan tree”
- Gender
- Unisex · 23% girls
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- little red one; rowan tree
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #76
- Born in 2023
- 5,497
- Peak year
- 2024 (#71)
Meaning & origin
Rowan comes from the Irish Ruadhan, 'little red-haired one', and also from the rowan tree. It works for any gender.
Is Rowan an Irish name?
Yes — Rowan is an Irish name meaning "little red one; rowan tree". Rowan comes from the Irish Ruadhan, 'little red-haired one', and also from the rowan tree. It works for any gender. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Rowan ranked #76 for children. It has risen about 217 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, Rowan was given to 1,287 girls and 4,210 boys in the US — about 23% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #71 in 2024
“Unranked” means Rowan was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
How to spell Rowan
Rowan is spelled R-O-W-A-N — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Rowan: frequently asked questions
What does the name Rowan mean?
Rowan is a Irish name meaning "little red one; rowan tree". Rowan comes from the Irish Ruadhan, 'little red-haired one', and also from the rowan tree. It works for any gender.
Where does the name Rowan come from?
Rowan is of Irish origin. Rowan comes from the Irish Ruadhan, 'little red-haired one', and also from the rowan tree. It works for any gender.
Is Rowan a boy or a girl name?
Rowan is used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 1,287 girls and 4,210 boys — about 23% girls and 77% boys.
How many babies are named Rowan?
In 2023, Rowan was given to 1,287 girls and 4,210 boys in the US — about 23% girls.
Is Rowan a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Rowan ranked #76 for children. It has risen about 217 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Rowan?
Rowan is spelled R-O-W-A-N — 5 letters.
How common is the name Rowan?
In 2023, Rowan was given to 1,287 girls and 4,210 boys in the US — about 23% girls. In the latest US data, Rowan ranked #76 for children. It has risen about 217 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Rowan an Irish name?
Yes — Rowan is an Irish name meaning "little red one; rowan tree". Rowan comes from the Irish Ruadhan, 'little red-haired one', and also from the rowan tree. It works for any gender. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
What does Rowan mean in Irish?
In Irish, Rowan means "little red one; rowan tree". Rowan comes from the Irish Ruadhan, 'little red-haired one', and also from the rowan tree. It works for any gender.
Is Rowan a Gaelic name?
Rowan is usually classified as Irish, and Gaelic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Gaelic too. It means "little red one; rowan tree".