Rowan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rowan Name at a Glance

Name	Rowan
Meaning	Red. Rowan tree (a type of ash tree). Famous Bearer: actor Rowan Atkinson.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rowan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rowan means “Red. Rowan tree (a type of ash tree). Famous Bearer: actor Rowan Atkinson”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rowan Name Origin

Our database records Rowan under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rowan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rowan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rowan

When considering Rowan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.