Roan

Roan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 141 boys in the United States.

Roan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Roan

Roan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Roan first appears in Social Security records in 1926. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1350 in 2024, and in 2024 141 babies received the name — 2,585 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Roan in US records

First recorded (US)
1926
Best US rank
#1350 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Roan in 2024
141
Total since 1880
2,585

Roan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#477 in 2004
Babies named Roan in 2025
34
Total since 1996
892

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roan mean?

The meaning of Roan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Roan a boy or girl name?

Roan is a boy name. In 2024, 141 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Roan?

Roan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Roan?

Roan first appears in US records in 1926. Its best-ever ranking was #1350 in 2024, and 141 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].