unisex · Irish

Rowan

/RO-wan/

Meaning: Little red one, rowan tree

Rowan at a glance

Meaning: Little red one, rowan tree
Origin: Irish
Religion: Secular
Gender: unisex
Pronunciation: RO-wan
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Rowaan, Rowani, Rowanya, Rowaana, Rowaanie, Rowean

Lucky details for Rowan

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Rowan is a Irish name meaning “little red one, rowan tree”. Parents choose Rowan for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Rowan reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Rowa Rowi Rowy Roy

Middle Names

Riley Reelen Ryvero

Sibling Names

Aoife Erinah Maeveniya Saaoyrse

Compatible Names

Quinn Quin Quynnah Rilein Reelen Rowaana

FAQs about the name Rowan

What does the name Rowan mean?

Rowan means “little red one, rowan tree” and comes from a Irish root.

Is Rowan a boy or girl name?

Rowan is most often used as a unisex name today.

How do you pronounce Rowan?

Rowan is pronounced RO-wan (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Rowan?

The lucky number for Rowan is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Rowan?

Popular short forms include Rowa, Rowi, Rowy, Roy.