Andrea vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrea

Girl #185 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, brave, manly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andie, Andi, Drea

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Rowan

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71
Total SSA Count
4,647
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Row

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrea Rank #185
Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #185 for Andrea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrea ___

  • Andrea Marie
  • Andrea Lynn
  • Andrea Grace
  • Andrea Nicole
  • Andrea Rose
  • Andrea Ann

Rowan ___

  • Rowan James
  • Rowan Alexander
  • Rowan Elliot
  • Rowan Luke
  • Rowan Miles
  • Rowan Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrea

Marco Gianna Luca Bianca Matteo

If you choose Rowan

Orion Fia Isla Finn Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrea or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Andrea at #185 in the United States.

What do Andrea and Rowan mean?

Andrea means "strong, brave, manly" (Greek origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Andrea and Rowan boy or girl names?

Andrea is primarily a girl name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.

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