Raven vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raven

Girl #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the raven, large black crow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Norse-inspired Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Raye, Rae

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Raven Rank #388
Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #388 for Raven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raven ___

  • Raven Grace
  • Raven Skye
  • Raven Belle
  • Raven Marie
  • Raven Elise
  • Raven Brooke

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 Raven

Phoenix Sage Ember Luna Orion

If you choose Rowan

Orion Fia Isla Finn Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raven or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Raven at #388 in the United States.

What do Raven and Rowan mean?

Raven means "the raven, large black crow" (Old English origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Raven and Rowan boy or girl names?

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

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