Fern vs Rowland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #6,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous throughout the land"

Origin: Old High German Hrodland

English German Welsh American

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Fern Rank #5,858

Rowland Rank #6,031

Fern is more popular, ranked #5858 vs #6031 for Rowland.

Is Fern or Rowland more popular?

Fern is more popular, ranked #5858 compared to Rowland at #6031 in the United States.

What do Fern and Rowland mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Rowland means "famous throughout the land" (Old High German Hrodland origin).

Are Fern and Rowland boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Rowland is primarily a boy name.