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
Meaning & origin
Rowan comes from the Irish Ruadhan, 'little red-haired one', and also from the rowan tree. It works for any gender.
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.
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 a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
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.