What does the name Rowan mean?

Rowan means “Little red one; the rowan tree” and is of Irish origin.

Rowan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Rowan is a unisex name of Irish origin, meaning “Little red one; the rowan tree”. It sits off the mainstream charts — a quieter, distinctive choice.

Little red one; the rowan tree

Irish

Both a Gaelic surname and a hardy mountain tree once planted to ward off harm.

The name Rowan carries numerology number 8. (For entertainment.)