Rowen vs Samson

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

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Rowen Rank #446

Samson Rank #523

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Rowen or Samson more popular?

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Rowen and Samson mean?

Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rowen and Samson boy or girl names?

Rowen is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.