Little seal or red-haired
Roanin is a modern spelling variant of the Irish name Ronan. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'ron' meaning seal, combined with a diminutive suffix, traditionally interpreted as 'little seal'. It is also occasionally associated with the color red through similar Gaelic roots.
About 7 boys were named Roanin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
