Hayden vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Hayden Rank #154

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Hayden or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Rowan mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hayden and Rowan boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.