What origin is the name Cowan?

Cowan comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cowan a popular name?

Cowan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cowan?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Cowan — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Cowan

Q: Is Cowan a rare name?

Yes. Cowan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cowan

Cowan

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Cowan is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish name means twin or someone who dwells by a hillside hollow. It is often associated with peaceful natural landscapes.".

Cowan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name means twin or someone who dwells by a hillside hollow. It is often associated with peaceful natural landscapes.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Irish name means twin or someone who dwells by a hillside hollow. It is often associated with peaceful natural landscapes.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cowan

Very rare in US records

What does Cowan mean?

Cowan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name means twin or someone who dwells by a hillside hollow. It is often associated with peaceful natural landscapes.".

Is Cowan a rare name?

Yes. Cowan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Cowan

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Cowan

Cowan means "This Irish name means twin or someone who dwells by a hillside hollow. It is often associated with peaceful natural landscapes." — these names share that spirit.