Boston vs Rowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

Irish Scottish English American

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Boston Rank #628

Rowen Rank #446

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Rowen more popular?

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Rowen mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Boston and Rowen boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Rowen is primarily a boy name.