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Rohnan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-nun /ˈroʊ.nən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Irish Ronan (Rónán), 'little seal' — a saint's name from Irish legend. Warm and Celtic.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Irish name: Rohnan is a spelling of Ronan, 'little seal' (said 'ROH-nun'). Celtic and gentle.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA spelling of the Irish Ronan (Rónán), 'little seal' — a saint's name from Irish legend. Warm and Celtic.
U.S. rank (2025)#13495 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 82

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720082025

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

Rohnan is a variant of the Irish Ronan (Rónán), 'little seal,' borne by several early saints. It reads warm and Celtic — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'ROH-nun').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Ronan. Rare, Celtic, and gentle.

Did you know? Rohnan respells the Irish Ronan, 'little seal' — a name from Irish legend and saintly tradition, tied to the selkie folklore of seals that become people (said 'ROH-nun').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Rohnan — Ronan variant; Irish 'little seal'

Variations

RonanRonnanRónán

Nicknames

RoNan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rohnan mean?

Rohnan is a form of the Irish Ronan, 'little seal' — a name from Irish legend.

How do you pronounce Rohnan?

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

Is Rohnan a boy or girl name?

Rohnan is a boy's name.

How popular is Rohnan?

Rohnan is a rare name in the U.S.

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