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Unisex Name

Rowan

"Little red one, rowan tree"

Ranked #71 for baby names

About the Name Rowan

Meaning

Little red one, rowan tree

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

R

Boy Rank

#71

Girl Rank

#266

Rowan is a unisex name of Celtic origin. The name means "Little red one, rowan tree" and Currently ranked #71 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#77
1950
#71
1960
#84
1970
#271
1980
#1637
1990
#9456
2000
#28941
2010
#25580
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Rowan

  • RA Rowan Atkinson

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Little king, descendant of the king

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Boy

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Riley

Unisex

Courageous, valiant, lively

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
R
Origin
Celtic

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