Griffin vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Griffin Rank #223

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Rowan mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Griffin and Rowan boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.