Irish unisex name
Rowan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Rowan means little red one; rowan tree. From Irish Ruadhán, little red one, and also the English tree name rowan.
Rowan has two sources. In Ireland it is an anglicised form of Ruadhán, from ruadh, red, meaning little red one, the name of an early saint. It is also the English name of the rowan or mountain ash tree, long believed in Irish and Scottish folklore to protect against harm. Rowan is used for both boys and girls and has risen in popularity in recent years. It is soft, outdoorsy and rooted in tradition.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Rowan
ROH·an
Rowan has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Rowan
RuadhánRohanRowenRowyn
A well-known Rowan
Rowan Atkinson.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rowan mean?
Rowan means "little red one; rowan tree". From Irish Ruadhán, little red one, and also the English tree name rowan.
How do you pronounce Rowan?
Rowan is pronounced ROH-an.
What is the origin of Rowan?
Rowan is an Irish unisex name. In Irish it is written Ruadhán.
How many syllables are in Rowan?
Rowan has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Rowan?
Other spellings and forms include Ruadhán, Rohan, Rowen, Rowyn.