Imogen vs Rowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imogen

Girl #1,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, girl"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

British English Welsh Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,127
Total SSA Count
214
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Immy, Genie, Immo

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Rowen

Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#446
Total SSA Count
706
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Row, Ro

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Popularity Comparison

Imogen Rank #1,127
Rowen Rank #446

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 vs #1127 for Imogen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imogen ___

  • Imogen Rose
  • Imogen Grace
  • Imogen Jane
  • Imogen Claire
  • Imogen Louise
  • Imogen Violet

Rowen ___

  • Rowen James
  • Rowen Grey
  • Rowen Lee
  • Rowen Patrick
  • Rowen Blake
  • Rowen Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imogen

Cordelia Rosalind Beatrice Felix Hugo

If you choose Rowen

Fionn Elowen Cormac Saoirse Flynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imogen or Rowen more popular?

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 compared to Imogen at #1127 in the United States.

What do Imogen and Rowen mean?

Imogen means "maiden, girl" (Celtic origin). Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Imogen and Rowen boy or girl names?

Imogen is primarily a girl name. Rowen is primarily a boy name.

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