Rowena vs Sabina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowena

Girl #3,385 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous joy"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #2,513 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Sabine people"

Origin: Latin

Italian Polish Spanish Czech German

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Rowena Rank #3,385

Sabina Rank #2,513

Sabina is more popular, ranked #2513 vs #3385 for Rowena.

Is Rowena or Sabina more popular?

Sabina is more popular, ranked #2513 compared to Rowena at #3385 in the United States.

What do Rowena and Sabina mean?

Rowena means "famous joy" (Old English origin). Sabina means "of the Sabine people" (Latin origin).

Are Rowena and Sabina boy or girl names?

Rowena is primarily a girl name. Sabina is primarily a girl name.