Arthur vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Rowan mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Arthur and Rowan boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.