Rohen

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-ən /ˈroʊ.ən/High

Meaning: Linked to Sanskrit Rohan, 'ascending, rising; sandalwood', or the Irish Rowan, 'little red one'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rising and warm: Rohen echoes Sanskrit Rohan, 'ascending', and Irish Rowan, 'little red one'. Cross-cultural, gentle, and fresh.

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Origin MediumSanskrit, American

MeaningLinked to Sanskrit Rohan, 'ascending, rising; sandalwood', or the Irish Rowan, 'little red one'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5006 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 393

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rohen is a modern spelling linked to Sanskrit Rohan, 'ascending, rising; sandalwood', and to Irish Rowan, 'little red one' (routes layered, which we note). Warm and cross-cultural, it has a soft, rising feel.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, ascending-or-red at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Rohan means 'ascending, rising' in Sanskrit (and is the realm of horse-lords in Tolkien) — Rohen blends it with Irish Rowan, 'little red one'.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Rohan / Rowan — routes layered

Variations

RohanRowanRohaan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rohen mean?

Rohen echoes Sanskrit Rohan, 'ascending', and Irish Rowan, 'little red one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rohen?

It's said ROH-ən /ˈroʊ.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rohen a boy or girl name?

Rohen is a boy's name.

How popular is Rohen?

Rohen is a rare name in the U.S.