Rohan
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Rohan is an Old French name meaning “ascending”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.86% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Rohan
Rohan is a name of Old French (French) origin, historically associated with a place name in Brittany. It derives from the regional geography and was adopted as a noble surname before transitioning into a personal given name. Its emergence in various cultures often highlights the historical movement of aristocratic names into common usage. It remains a distinct example of a surname-to-given-name migration within European history.
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Gender Usage of the Name Rohan
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Rohan is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.86% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Rohan
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Rohan is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 10K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.0K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 6.7K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 47K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Rohan ranked #434 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #642 in 2024 — an improvement of 208 places. Rohan maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #225 in 1977. Its lowest recorded position was #1,055 in 1958. Over recent years the ranking has shown little net change and remained relatively stable around #434.
Name StyleMethodology
Rohan is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 62% of available years and remains active today, averaging 764 births per year after a historical peak in 2007.Characteristics of the Name Rohan
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- R — Boy Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Rohan is a two-syllable name with a fluid, sonorous quality. It is famously established as a fictional kingdom in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. This literary connection firmly grounds the name within an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Rohan
Middle names used with RohanMethodology
Rohan is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Rohan Anthony · Rohan Raj · Rohan Venkat · Rohan George · Rohan WilliamView all 48 boy middle names.
- Total 115 middle names used with Rohan
- 6 girl middle names used with Rohan
- 53 unisex middle names used with Rohan
Middle name suggestions for RohanMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Rohan is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Rohan Milton · Rohan Melvin · Rohan Marvin · Rohan Marcus · Rohan Mathew. View all 142 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Rohan
Sound Like Rohan Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Rehan · Rohaan · Rayhan · View all 38 names
Spelled Like Rohan Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Rohaan · Royhan · Roham · View all 11 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Robert · Richard · Ryan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Rohan Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Rohan”
Dictionary Meaning of "Rohan"Methodology
A surname from Old French
A male given name transferred from the surname
More Info
How to Spell Rohan in ASL
- R
- o
- h
- a
- n
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