Rowland vs Kovu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowland

Boy #6,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous throughout the land"

Origin: Old High German Hrodland

English German Welsh American

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Boy #6,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scar"

Origin: Swahili

African American Contemporary

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Rowland Rank #6,031

Kovu Rank #6,060

Rowland is more popular, ranked #6031 vs #6060 for Kovu.

Is Rowland or Kovu more popular?

Rowland is more popular, ranked #6031 compared to Kovu at #6060 in the United States.

What do Rowland and Kovu mean?

Rowland means "famous throughout the land" (Old High German Hrodland origin). Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin).

Are Rowland and Kovu boy or girl names?

Rowland is primarily a boy name. Kovu is primarily a boy name.