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Cowan

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Cowan

Pronounced KOW-un /ˈkaʊ.ən/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish surname, variously traced to a Gaelic 'Comhghan' ('twin-born') or to the word for an unapprenticed stonemason. A sturdy Scottish surname-style pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Cowan — a Scottish surname (said 'KOW-un'). A Scottish surname-name; its root is debated, which we note.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA Scottish surname, variously traced to a Gaelic 'Comhghan' ('twin-born') or to the word for an unapprenticed stonemason. A sturdy Scottish surname-style pick.
U.S. rank (2023)#11089 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 175

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519682023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cowan is a Scottish surname, traced to 'twin-born' or to a stonemason's word; a Scottish surname-name whose root is debated (said 'KOW-un').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Scottish, and sturdy.

Did you know? Cowan is a Scottish surname — traced variously to 'twin-born' or to a word for a self-taught stonemason — worn now as a first name (said 'KOW-un').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Cowan — Scottish surname Cowan; root debated

Variations

CowenCowanne

Nicknames

Cow

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cowan mean?

Cowan is a Scottish surname, traced variously to 'twin-born' or to a word for an unapprenticed stonemason; its root is debated.

How do you pronounce Cowan?

It's said KOW-un /ˈkaʊ.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cowan a boy or girl name?

Here Cowan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Cowan?

Cowan is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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