Jonathan vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

✓ All Clear

Jonathan Rank #83

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Rowan mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jonathan and Rowan boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.