I have a friend whose daughter is expecting a girl in
June, and intends using
Rowan as one of her two middle names.
I've only heard of
Rowan Atkinson, and have never known anyone named
Rowan. So, male.
One of the posters has compared
Rowan to
Brooke, and that's how I feel also.
It can be for male or female, seems to suit both. and yes, I like it.