Rowan vs Hayes

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 #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Rowan Rank #71

Hayes Rank #160

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Rowan or Hayes more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Rowan and Hayes mean?

Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Rowan and Hayes boy or girl names?

Rowan is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.