Rowan Name Meaning & Origin
/ROH-ən/Rowan is possibly a name of Irish origin.
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Name Origin
Rowan is a given name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish name 'Ruadhán,' meaning 'little red one.' It is used primarily as a masculine name in Ireland and the UK, but also as a unisex name in English-speaking countries. The name is associated with the rowan tree, which has cultural significance in Celtic traditions.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Irish (Celtic) 40% -
English (Anglo-Saxon) 35% -
Dutch (Germanic) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Rowan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 5,212 boys and 1,240 girls in the US were named Rowan.
Growth of the name Rowan in the US (SSA Data):
Rowan Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
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