Roan vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

15 High Risk

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Roan Rank #1,351

Cian Rank #1,535

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1535 for Cian.

Is Roan or Cian more popular?

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Roan and Cian mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin).

Are Roan and Cian boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Cian is primarily a boy name.