Rowan
ROH-un
Average rank #63 across 6 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
Irish, English (Modern)
, English (Modern)From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Ruadháin meaning "descendant of RuadhÁN". This name can also be given in reference to the rowan tree, meaning "Gaelic byname meaning "red", often a nickname for one with red hair. This was the nickname of the Scottish outlaw Raibeart Ruadh MacGregor (1671-1734), known as Rob Roy in English."
Popularity
How popular is Rowan?
🏴 England & Wales
#41
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#47
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#76
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#59
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#64
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#90
in 2025
Not in top rankings for: 🇦🇺 Australia
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