66%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈɾˠuə.aːnˠ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Old Irish Rúadán, derived from rúad "red" combined with a diminutive suffix. This was the name of the founder of the monastery of Lorrha in the 6th century. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootrúadVariantRowanOther Languages & CulturesRoy(Dutch) Rowan, Roy, Rowen(English) Ruadh(Medieval Irish) Ruadh(Medieval Scottish) Rúadán(Old Irish) Roy(Scottish) Surname DescendantsÓ Ruadháin, Rowan, Ruane(Irish) People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class natural wholesome strong strange complex serious Categories colors, diminutives, red