Celtic - Gaelic meaning: Little red one; Mountain ash tree
Norse meaning: Rowan tree, Tree with Red Berries, Mountain Ash
American meaning: From the rowan tree
English meaning: Tree with red berries
The meaning of the name “Rowan” is different in several languages, countries and cultures and has more than one possibly same or different meanings available.
Additional information: Rowan is a unisex name of Irish origin, meaning ‘Little Red One.’ Another common meaning is ‘From the Rowan Tree,’ and is of English origin. One form of Rowan comes from the Gaelic word for red, ruadh, and a Gaelic diminutive suffix. The other form, from the tree, comes from a Norse word for the European plant. This word refers to the red leaves and berries of the rowan tree. The English meaning of the name is most popular when the name is used as a girl’s name.
It is the name of English actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson, who is most famous for his role as Mr. Bean in the television and film franchise. Atkinson developed the character of Mr. Bean while he was completing his Masters Degree at Oxford University.
Ro is a common diminutive for the name for both girls and boys. Common misspellings of the name include-‘Rowen,’ ‘Rowin.' The name is most common in English-speaking countries, especially in the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The name is among the top 500 baby names in popularity but saw particular heights in popularity in 2014 for boy’s names in the United States. In the United Kingdom, the name saw popularity in 2013, with a ranking of #123. In Canada, the name saw the highest popularity in 2014 with a #84 place in the top hundred popular baby names.
Famous people named Rowan include Rowan Blanchard (American TV Actress), Rowan Vine (English Athlete), Rowan Hills (Australian Actor), and Rowan Atkinson (English Actor and Comedian). Fictional characters include Rowan Davison of the Mayfair Chronicles by Anne Rice, Rowan Morrison, a character of horror film The Wicker Man, and The Rowan, a character in the novel of the same name written by Anne McCaffrey.
Rowan University is a popular American college located in New Jersey. Patti Smith and Robert Hegyes are famous graduates of the college.
The Rowan Tree of English origin is a symbol of protection, healing, and balance. The actual rowan tree bears small red berries and has the ability to grow almost anywhere. The tree is closely related to Apple and Cherry trees.
Pronunciation: (RO an); (RO wan) Form of: Itself (Rowan)
Considering Rowan as a Baby Name?
The first thing you should know if you are considering Rowan for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Rowan is a unisex name, used as a boy name and a girl name.
The name Rowan is of Celtic - Gaelic , Norse origins, which means it has more than one root, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
If you consider naming your baby Rowan we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Rowan Name Meaning
The meaning of Rowan has more than one different etymologies. It has same or different meanings in other countries and languages. The different meanings of the name Rowan are:
Celtic - Gaelic meaning: Little red one; Mountain ash tree
Norse meaning: Rowan tree, Tree with Red Berries, Mountain Ash
American meaning: From the rowan tree
English meaning: Tree with red berries
Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages, so be careful that the name that you choose doesn’t mean something bad or unpleasant. Search comprehensively and find the name meaning of Rowan and its name origin or of any other name in our database. Also note the spelling and the pronunciation of the name Rowan and check the initials of the name with your last name to discover how it looks and sounds. The history and meaning of the name Rowan is fascinating, learn more about it. (If you know more meanings of the name and you would like to contribute click here to submit another name meaning).
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Name Rowan Categories
The name Rowan is in the following categories: British Names, Celebrity Names, Comedian Names, Earthy Names, English Names, Green Names, Nature Names, Tree Names, Unisex Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Rowan. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Rowan, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Popularity of the Name Rowan
Below you will find the popularity of the baby name Rowan displayed annually, from 1880 to the present day in our name popularity chart. Hover over or click on the dots that represent a year to see how many babies were given the name for that year, for both genders, if available.
Rowan Boy Name Popularity Chart
Rowan Girl Name Popularity Chart
Note:The data above is from the Social Security Administrator of United States, (more info here) from Social Security card applications for births in US for every name, from 1880 up to the present year. The gender associated with the name might be incorrect, as the data presents the record applications without being edited for errors. The name's popularity and ranking is announced annually, so the data for this year will not be available until next year. The more babies that are given a name, the higher popularity ranking the name receives. For names with the same popularity, the tie is solved by assigning popularity rank in alphabetical order. This means that if two or more names have the same popularity their rankings may differ significantly, as they are set in alphabetical order. If a name has less than five occurrences, the SSA excludes it from the provided data to protect privacy.
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