Rohan
Rohan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rohan
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A male given name from Sanskrit, of mainly Indian usage.
Etymology
Habitational surname from Rohan in Morbihan, Brittany. Also a variant of Rowan and Ruane.
How popular is Rohan?
Since 1880, 49 girls and 12,102 boys in the U.S. have been named Rohan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11927 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #480 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #812 for boys, with 306 babies given the name.
Names similar to Rohan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rohan
Sister and brother names that share Rohan's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rohan FAQ
What does the name Rohan mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A male given name from Sanskrit, of mainly Indian usage. Habitational surname from Rohan in Morbihan, Brittany. Also a variant of Rowan and Ruane.
What is the origin of the name Rohan?
Rohan is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Rohan?
Since 1880, 49 girls and 12,102 boys in the U.S. have been named Rohan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11927 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #480 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #812 for boys, with 306 babies given the name.
Is Rohan a boy or girl name?
Rohan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 49 girls and 12,102 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.