Roan vs Gerard

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 #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

English French Irish Dutch German

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Roan Rank #1,351

Gerard Rank #1,529

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Roan or Gerard more popular?

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Roan and Gerard mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Roan and Gerard boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.