The word 'Roan' is used as a variant of the word 'Rowan' and the meaning that the word 'Rowan' conveys is that of the 'little red head'. The word can trace its origin in the Gaelic language and can be used to name a girl and a boy as well.
There are some other variants also that can trace their derivation on the word 'Rowan' and these are 'Rowe' and 'Rowen'.
When it comes to the use of the word you will seldom find a person who has used the word as his or her first name but as a surname the popularity of the word is at par with some of the most widely used word and in consequence you can meet several people who have used the word as their surname.
There are some other variants also that can trace their derivation on the word 'Rowan' and these are 'Rowe' and 'Rowen'.
When it comes to the use of the word you will seldom find a person who has used the word as his or her first name but as a surname the popularity of the word is at par with some of the most widely used word and in consequence you can meet several people who have used the word as their surname.
