Red-haired or little seal
Roran is a rare name with roots in Gaelic and Scottish traditions, often considered a variant of Ronan or Rowan. It is most frequently associated with the meaning 'little seal' from the Irish 'Rónán', or linked to the 'red-haired' meaning of Rowan. In modern times, it gained recognition through epic fantasy literature.
About 41 boys were named Roran in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The cousin of Eragon and a key warrior · The Inheritance Cycle
