The nameRuadhán
Ruadhán is an old Irish name carried by one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
- Boy's name
- Irish
- Feast day
Meaning
Ruadhán means "little red one", from the Irish ruadh, "red".
Origin
Irish.
History
Saint Ruadhán founded the monastery of Lorrha in the 6th century. He is counted among the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
Popularity of the name Ruadhán
Ruadhán in Ireland
Ruadhán was most popular in Ireland in the 2010s, with 243 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Ruadhán. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ruadhán in Ireland were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 35 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Ruadhán in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruadhán mean?
Ruadhán means "little red one", from the Irish ruadh, "red".
What is the origin of the name Ruadhán?
Irish.
Is Ruadhán a girl's or a boy's name?
Ruadhán is a boy's name.