Rowan vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowan

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Rowan Rank #71

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #71 for Rowan.

Is Rowan or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Rowan at #71 in the United States.

What do Rowan and Leo mean?

Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Rowan and Leo boy or girl names?

Rowan is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.