Rowan vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowan

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Rowan Rank #71

Gavin Rank #254

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Rowan or Gavin more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Rowan and Gavin mean?

Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Rowan and Gavin boy or girl names?

Rowan is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.