Rowen vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Rowen Rank #446

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #446 for Rowen.

Is Rowen or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Rowen at #446 in the United States.

What do Rowen and Sterling mean?

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

Are Rowen and Sterling boy or girl names?

Rowen is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.