Roan vs Niam

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 #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Roan Rank #1,351

Niam Rank #1,435

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Roan or Niam more popular?

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Roan and Niam mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Roan and Niam boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.