Gender: Male
Origin: Irish, Indian
Meaning: Red-haired or little red one, Raising, Soft
Pronunciation: roo-an, /ruːˈæn/, R UW W AH N
Popularity Rank: #6,796
Derived from the Irish name Ruadhan, meaning 'red-haired' or 'little red one'. It can also be a variant of the name Rowan, meaning 'little red one' in Gaelic.
The name Ruan is of Irish, Indian origin and means Red-haired or little red one, Raising, Soft. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ruan is commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, United States of America, and 59 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: roo-an
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ruːˈæn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R UW W AH N
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Ruan is recorded 8,177 times globally, ranking it as the 6,796th most common name worldwide.
Ruan is most prevalent in Brazil, with 3,791 occurrences, making it the 318th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Ruan is found among 1 in every 214 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #318 | 1 : 214 |
| South Africa | #580 | 1 : 655 |
| United States of America | #13,685 | 1 : 13,501 |
| Italy | #16,238 | 1 : 21,117 |
| United Kingdom | #9,637 | 1 : 10,343 |
| Namibia | #952 | 1 : 2,467 |
| France | #18,529 | 1 : 29,636 |
| Singapore | #6,613 | 1 : 13,452 |
| China | #1,551 | 1 : 3,937 |
| Sudan | #18,819 | 1 : 41,997 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ruan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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