Lilith vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Lilith Rank #256
Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilith ___

  • Lilith Rose
  • Lilith Mae
  • Lilith Grace
  • Lilith Fern
  • Lilith Snow
  • Lilith Moon

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 Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Rowan

Orion Fia Isla Finn Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Rowan mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lilith and Rowan boy or girl names?

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

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