Declan or Rowan

[Aprilbaby24]

What's your thoughts on these names. OH has suggested them but I'm not sure!!! But I'm not sure on any name and our blue bump needs a name ??

Love Rowan. Don't like Declan.

Rowan is a wonderful name. Declan... No.

The only Rowan's i know are girls. Not keen on Declan.

Like Declan not keen on Rowan

Declan is just fab, but not keen on Rowan.

Declan

I like Rowan. Though I haven't met a Declan in ages. Could be due a comeback.

Declan is terrible. It's a name for a dull man. It's the male equivalent of Maureen or something like that. Rowan is really nice.

Wow, they're two very different types of name! Don't like Rowan at all and especially not for a boy. It does seem to be getting quite popular now though so guess lots of people don't share my opinion!! The youngest Declan I know is in his mid-30's now so it's not a very "modern" name but also not a classic or grandad-chic name either... To be honest I wouldn't go with either of them.

i like Declan, nn Dec I think is sweet. I would consider this for my list but DH doesn't like the association with Ant and Dec (he's a fussy pup is my DH!!)

I know a Rowan (he's 4) and it really suits him. i don't think i would ever consider it for myself though.

other 'D' names you might like:
Douglas (Dougie)
Duncan

or 'R' names:
Riley
Rupert (I think this name is lovely!)
Robert (Robbie is sweet)

I am so stuck, starting to panic now because I don't love any name and we're due in 3 weeks.
Thanks for your comments.

I like Declan.

Rowan is OK, but prefer it for a girl.

What about
Dylan
Luke
Tiernan
Joshua

Love rowan. My friend has a two year old boy called rowan. It's unusual without being too out there.

Not keen on Declan. But I'm from the ant and dec generation!

I thought Rowan was a girls name.

Don't like Declan.

Love Rowan. Our DS was called Rowan.

Do not like Rowan, especially for a boy.

I quite like Declan.

Love Rowan.
Declan Is awful. And just makes me think of Ant and Dec!

I'm not keen on either. I do like Rowan for a girl though.

Love Rowan, but prefer it for a girl (it's still more common for boys though - one of the few genuinely unisex names I think). Not a fan of Declan at all I'm afraid!

Declan was a very popular name for boys born in Dublin in the 70's. They're usually known as Decco. They'd probably beat up a Rowan 'for having a girlie name'.

(Decco's words, not mine)

We're having a Rowan (boy) due in 32 days

it can be used for a boy or girl, I know of a female Rowen spelt with an e rather than an a.

Our youngest (atm) is Rowan, he's our only boy and we love the name. It can be used for either a girl or a boy but I think it's actually an old Celtic boys name originally. We're expecting another girl this time so I'm really glad we choose it instead of something more traditional

Declan. I'm an ElvisCostello fan