What origin is the name Riordan?

Riordan comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Riordan a popular name?

Riordan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Riordan?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Riordan — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Riordan

Q: Is Riordan a rare name?

Yes. Riordan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Riordan

Riordan

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Riordan is an irish boy's name meaning "A traditional Irish name that translates to royal bard or royal poet, celebrating the prestige of ancient storytellers.".

The meaning of Riordan is "A traditional Irish name that translates to royal bard or royal poet, celebrating the prestige of ancient storytellers." — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A traditional Irish name that translates to royal bard or royal poet, celebrating the prestige of ancient storytellers.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Riordan

Very rare in US records

What does Riordan mean?

Riordan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "A traditional Irish name that translates to royal bard or royal poet, celebrating the prestige of ancient storytellers.".