Red-haired or little red one
Ruan is a name with two primary distinct roots. In Irish, it is a diminutive of Ruadh, meaning red-haired, while in Dutch and Afrikaans, it is often a modern combination of the names Ruud and Johan.
Less common today
Ruan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,957 in 2022.
South African rugby union player
South African professional rugby player
Springbok rugby player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
