Rowen vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowen

Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Rowen Rank #446

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #446 for Rowen.

Is Rowen or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Rowen at #446 in the United States.

What do Rowen and Gavin mean?

Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Rowen and Gavin boy or girl names?

Rowen is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.