Rowan vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Rowan Rank #71

Ian Rank #75

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Rowan or Ian more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Rowan and Ian mean?

Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rowan and Ian boy or girl names?

Rowan is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.