Regina vs Rowena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Regina

Girl #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

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Girl #3,385 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous joy"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh Scottish

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Regina Rank #340

Rowena Rank #3,385

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 vs #3385 for Rowena.

Is Regina or Rowena more popular?

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Rowena at #3385 in the United States.

What do Regina and Rowena mean?

Regina means "queen" (Latin origin). Rowena means "famous joy" (Old English origin).

Are Regina and Rowena boy or girl names?

Regina is primarily a girl name. Rowena is primarily a girl name.