Rowan
Unisex name · Irish · pronounced ROH-un
Verified name
What does Rowan mean?
Little red one or rowan tree
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 59 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 30 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Row, Ro
Variant: Rowen, Rowanne
Related: Ronan, Roan
Using Rowan across cultures
Tree and color name popular internationally.
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