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Roan

male

Meaning

"Little Red"

Roan is used in Irish-influenced naming and may relate to red or reddish descriptors, though analyses vary by region.

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Popularity History of Roan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1350Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1350

Roan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+164

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Roan

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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