Rowan
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Origin and meaning
Name: Rowan (row-an)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2024: Female #232, Male #104
Origin: English
Meaning: From The Rowan Tree
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Little red head
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: little red-head
Origin and Meaning: Rowan is a unisex name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish word ruadh, meaning “red”.
Etymology: The name Rowan is derived from the Irish word ruadh, which means “red”.
Derived: The name Rowan is also derived from the Old Norse name Hróðvaldr, which means “fame-power”.
History of Name: The name Rowan has been used in Ireland since the Middle Ages, and was popularized in the United States in the late 19th century.
Style of the Name: Rowan is a strong and powerful name, with a modern and edgy feel.
Symbolism of the Name: The color red is associated with passion, energy, and strength, making Rowan a great choice for a child who is full of life and enthusiasm.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ɹˈo͡ʊən/
Syllables: row-an
Rowan's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ | 
| Friendship | Poor | ★★ | 
| Love | Excellent | ★★★★★ | 
| Family | Excellent | ★★★★★ | 
| Money | Excellent | ★★★★★ | 
| Health | Average | ★★★ | 
Personality traits of name Rowan
- Neat
- Humble
- Competitive
- Diligent
- Righteous
- Stubborn
- Reckless
Astrology of name Rowan
Zodiac sign:  Leo
Element:  Fire
Ruling planet:  Sun
Lucky metal:  Copper
| Lucky gemstones: | 
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| Lucky colors: | Green Cyan Grey | 
Totem pet:  Cat
Totem animal:  Crow
Totem plant:  Pansy
Totem tree:  Redwood
Lucky weekday:  Thursday
Favorable month:  August
Lucky numbers:  9, 10, 87
Lucky days of the month:  21, 28, 29
Unlucky number:  46
Hobbies:  taekwondo, magic, building wooden toys
Careers:  Transport, Hairdressing, Medicine
Health issues:  Digestive related problems
Letters count:  5
Numerology of name Rowan
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births | 
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 818 | 30 | 
| 1992 | 826 | 33 | 
| 1993 | 806 | 62 | 
| 1994 | 760 | 93 | 
| 1995 | 755 | 106 | 
| 1996 | 720 | 146 | 
| 1997 | 694 | 167 | 
| 1998 | 729 | 146 | 
| 1999 | 753 | 140 | 
| 2000 | 752 | 158 | 
| 2001 | 726 | 174 | 
| 2002 | 688 | 207 | 
| 2003 | 673 | 245 | 
| 2004 | 589 | 379 | 
| 2005 | 617 | 347 | 
| 2006 | 557 | 452 | 
| 2007 | 418 | 711 | 
| 2008 | 433 | 674 | 
| 2009 | 449 | 616 | 
| 2010 | 440 | 608 | 
| 2011 | 463 | 544 | 
| 2012 | 410 | 684 | 
| 2013 | 384 | 714 | 
| 2014 | 391 | 774 | 
| 2015 | 314 | 989 | 
| 2016 | 228 | 1349 | 
| 2017 | 209 | 1446 | 
| 2018 | 203 | 1459 | 
| 2019 | 221 | 1351 | 
| 2020 | 249 | 1178 | 
| 2021 | 232 | 1253 | 
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births | 
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 702 | 29 | 
| 1989 | 726 | 27 | 
| 1990 | 754 | 29 | 
| 1991 | 725 | 39 | 
| 1992 | 741 | 42 | 
| 1993 | 733 | 38 | 
| 1994 | 724 | 53 | 
| 1995 | 737 | 64 | 
| 1996 | 688 | 89 | 
| 1997 | 683 | 109 | 
| 1998 | 697 | 103 | 
| 1999 | 670 | 143 | 
| 2000 | 659 | 155 | 
| 2001 | 630 | 197 | 
| 2002 | 614 | 205 | 
| 2003 | 530 | 328 | 
| 2004 | 435 | 529 | 
| 2005 | 409 | 603 | 
| 2006 | 401 | 673 | 
| 2007 | 352 | 869 | 
| 2008 | 324 | 972 | 
| 2009 | 322 | 957 | 
| 2010 | 313 | 955 | 
| 2011 | 296 | 1047 | 
| 2012 | 286 | 1148 | 
| 2013 | 281 | 1196 | 
| 2014 | 237 | 1547 | 
| 2015 | 217 | 1815 | 
| 2016 | 179 | 2192 | 
| 2017 | 139 | 2845 | 
| 2018 | 129 | 3037 | 
| 2019 | 117 | 3216 | 
| 2020 | 113 | 3248 | 
| 2021 | 104 | 3617 | 
Name Rowan in sign language
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