Roan vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Roan Rank #1,351

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1351 for Roan.

Is Roan or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Roan at #1351 in the United States.

What do Roan and Gerald mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Roan and Gerald boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.