Rowan
ROH-un
Boy · Irish
Meaning: The rowan tree; little red one
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Roan
Gender-neutral · Irish · Short name
- Meaning
- Little raven, red
- Pronunciation
- ROHN
- Origin
- Irish
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Irish and Dutch; meaning little raven or reddish-brown.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernVintageNature-inspired
Languages in use: Irish, Dutch, English
Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
RowanIrish / English
Related name meaning little red one.
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Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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