Though not as ubiquitous yet as similar-sounding Owen, Rowan has really taken off over the last decade, first for boys, and now for girls, too. It is both veddy, veddy British (actor Rowan Atkinson plays the bumbling Mr. Bean) and has a cosmopolitan flair, making it a popular choice with trendy moms such as Brooke Shields.
Variations
Roan,
Rowney,
Rowyn,
Rohan,
Rowen
Nicknames
Rowe,
Rowie
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