Roan
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Ascending, healing; red-haired
Origin: Sanskrit/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #1309 in 2025 with 149 babies born.
History: Roan surged in the 2020s as a nature-color name — roan describes a horse's red-brown coat. The equestrian connection appeals. Roan represents the American love of names from the natural world.
Similar names: rogan, rohaan, rohan, rolan, roman, romani, ronan, ronnan
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Roan? About 1 in 18,492 babies born in 2025 were named Roan, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Roan
What does the name Roan mean?
Roan means “Ascending, healing; red-haired” from Sanskrit/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Roan?
Roan has Sanskrit/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Ascending, healing; red-haired”.
How popular is Roan?
Roan ranked #1305 in 2025 — given to 149 babies that year.
When was Roan most popular?
Roan peaked in 2025 with 149 babies registered that year.
Is Roan a boy or girl name?
Roan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Roans in registered births are male.
Is the name Roan rising or falling in popularity?
Roan has risen 5111 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6416 in 2020 to #1305 in 2025.
How long has Roan been recorded?
Roan appears in birth records across 50 years — from 1926 through 2025.