The nameRoan
Roan is a boy's name used in France since the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Uncertain
Meaning
Its meaning is debated; it is linked to Ronan or to Rowan.
Origin
Uncertain.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Roan
Roan in France
2246thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2006peak year (35 births)
610babies named Roan in France since 1900
Roan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 230 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Roan. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Roan in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roan mean?
Its meaning is debated; it is linked to Ronan or to Rowan.
What is the origin of the name Roan?
Uncertain.
Is Roan a girl's or a boy's name?
Roan is a boy's name.