Allen vs Rowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

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Allen Rank #574

Rowen Rank #446

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Rowen more popular?

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Rowen mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Allen and Rowen boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Rowen is primarily a boy name.