Rowan vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Rowan Rank #71

Timothy Rank #208

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Rowan or Timothy more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Rowan and Timothy mean?

Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Rowan and Timothy boy or girl names?

Rowan is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.