Rowen vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowen

Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Rowen Rank #446

Drew Rank #543

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Rowen or Drew more popular?

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Rowen and Drew mean?

Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Rowen and Drew boy or girl names?

Rowen is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.