Which one?

[Peacefrog23]

Hi,

We are down to these two names,

Rowan
Ewan

I like both, they are quite similar sounding so having difficulty deciding.

I like that they are nature name, Rowan a type of tree and Ewan meaning from the yew tree

Which would you choose?

Thank you x

Ewan for me.

I prefer Rowan as a girls' name.

I have a little girl called Rowan. I do still like the name but I posted on Mumsnet earlier that I wish I’d checked mumsnet first for advice before naming her, because I hadn’t anticipated how many (well meaning) people would shorten it to Row (which I don’t like) ... plus I had no idea that Roman (with an M) was the fastest rising boys name in 2018. Don't I know about it now 😂 There’s 2 Roman’s at the small local nursery and I get a bit fed up of having to say “Rowan with a W” as the three of them get so muddled up.

Plus I had it at the hospital recently too, people saw my daughters name written down and assumed Roman (presumably as there’s so many being born at the moment 🙈). Apparently a RoNan is going to be starting at the nursery in January too 😩🙄😆

Anyway it’s not the end of the world, my daughter has two middle names to fall back on if she chooses. I will do a bit more research next time with my next child though and will ask around in Mumsnet so I go into naming my next one a bit more prepared !!

I also prefer Rowan as a girls names and think the boom in the Roman (with M) does really put me off. Plus there’s so many of these trendy names. Rohan, Roan, RoNan. Puts my head in a jumble.

When there’s so many lovely names, I’d personally pick a name that can stand on its own without all the hassle and mix up

Ewan is a great name and very rare these days! Great choice OP ✅

Ewan, of those two.

Rowan is a great name is getting very popular though 3 at our school (2 boys 1 girl). I don't like Ewan as much but they'll be less of them! I prefer Owen.

There'll be less..sorry

Ewan is a lovely name! I’d definitely pick that. Much more unusual too.

Are you fussed about popularity though @Peacefrog23 - because if you look at the official ONS UK data and add up Rowan+Rohan+Roan in 2018 there were about 1,000 babies born with this name.

Then on top of that you have well over 1,000 Roman’s too (but those figures are jumping up year on year so there will be far more next year).

Whereas 2018 there were only 152 babies born that were named “Ewan”.

So Ewan is far more likely to be the only one in class or school. If that is even a factor for you.

There’s 2 Roman’s (with M) in my NCT group of 8 babies!! Not surprised to hear that it’s the fastest rising name. I have a Ronan next door too 🤣 Inundated!

Congratulations on your pregnancy- hope you pick a name you’re happy with.

I have a ds Roan. He is 18 and is very happy with his name!!

18 years ago - you were ahead of the curve. You’re a trendsetter. ❤️
There’s a LOT of girl and boy Rowan/Roan/Rohan/Roman/Ronan’s these days . Especially Roman xx

Ewan the sheep association would deter me greatly!!

Ewan is MUCH better

Rowan too trendy for me and I prefer it as a girls name. I work with newborns and agree there is a LOT of Romans (with an M) being born and it would really annoy me for the names to get muddled and misheard. I can see Roman being top 10 in the next couple of years if it’s current growth trajectory continues. I’d personally avoid a name that’s so similar when there’s so many names to pick from, why not just pick something else.
How about Oakley or Fraser (strawberry flower) or Ash or Radley or Jasper (jem stone), if you like nature names? I prefer Ewan though. 😊

I like Ewan, although I prefer Euan. I also know a Welsh Ioan , pronounced yoan.

I prefer Ewan, though like pp I like the Euan spelling best.

Ewan.. I’m biased as I have one 💙 Rowan is lovely too though!

Rowan.

Much prefer Rowan, I really don't like the name Ewen. The 'Row' sound at the beginning sounds a lot stronger and nicer than the 'Ew' sound.

How about Owen?

I much prefer Ewan of the two. Lovely name.

Rowan/Roman/Roan/Ronan get all muddled and likely to date v quickly, don’t like. Actually prefer it it on a girl (probably because the ones I know are girls), but still not keen.

Ewan

Ewan. I have one and love the name. Rowan was on the list, but there are three at our school which put me off. It also reminds me a little of Mr Bean.

Ewan. I also prefer the Euan spelling though.

Rowan. I don't like Ewan at all.

Thanks for all the feedback, still like both names, doh!🙈 guess we will see what he suits.
Or may end up going for something complety different, Not many mames we can seem to agree on.
Although dh suggested sonny last night, which is a completly different style from ewan and rowan but i actually think is really cute for a little boy and still natured themed too, but not sure if its right for a grown man!

Any thoughts on sonny please?

Thanks again xx

Popularity wise, would like something outside top 30 if possible but i think popularity varies quite a bit by region anyway. Dh is hard to please, doesnt seem to like any boys boys tbh ☹ but if i can get him to say one is ok thats progress! x

I don’t like Ewan at all. Rowan is so much nicer imo. What about Rory?

Yes good idea to see what suits @Peacefrog23 😍

I think Sonny is gorgeous though @Peacefrog23 and works great as both a baby and adult name. Have you heard of Sonny Williams the New Zealand professional rugby player 🥰 🤤😜 He definitely suits his name!!

Ps.
@Peacefrog23 if you want to avoid a top 30 name then I’d probably avoid Roman/Rowan as it’s climbing so fast year on year that Roman is likely to be top 30 next year or year after (fastest rising name, leaps so many places each year and already top 50) . You can check the official statistics by region too. What region are you in if not too out-ing? Xx