Rowen vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

✓ All Clear

Rowen Rank #446

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #446 for Rowen.

Is Rowen or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Rowen at #446 in the United States.

What do Rowen and Malcolm mean?

Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Rowen and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Rowen is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.