Rowan vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowan

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Rowan Rank #71

Arthur Rank #105

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Rowan or Arthur more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Rowan and Arthur mean?

Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Rowan and Arthur boy or girl names?

Rowan is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.