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Roghan

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Roghan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2022.

Roghan is a Scottish Gaelic name, most often considered a variant of Rowan—derived from *ruadh* meaning “red,” giving it the sense of “little red one” or perhaps referencing the rowan tree’s berries. It may also be linked to the Gaelic word *rón* (“seal”), making it a cousin of the Irish name Rónán, “little seal.” Both origins suit Scotland’s landscape: the red deer and mountain ash of the Highlands, or the seals that frequent the coasts. Roghan remains relatively rare in modern Scottish naming records, but its ties to nature and traditional Gaelic roots give it a quiet, earthy appeal. The name is occasionally spelled Roan, which shares the same “red” root, though Roan is more often used as a surname or place name.