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Ruan
OriginCornish
Meaning"Roman"
About Ruan
Variant of Rewan. This spelling of the medieval saint's name is found in the place name Ruan Lanihorne in Cornwall. The name is of uncertain etymology but most likely comes from "Roman".
Pronounced ROO-ahn.
As of October 2026, Ruan ranked #9539 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7126 in 1983.
Editor's take: The name Ruan is a boy's name meaning "Roman".
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