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Riordan Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "riordan" is "royal poet", and is used often for "boys".

Name
riordan
Meaning
royal poet
Pronunciation
ree-er-dən
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Riordan Name Details

The name Riordan is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Rioghbhardáin, which means 'descendant of Rioghbhardán'. Rioghbhardán is made up of the elements 'riogh', meaning 'king', and 'bardán', meaning 'poet'. In ancient Ireland, bards held a high status and were respected for their poetic skills. Therefore, the name Riordan can be interpreted as 'royal poet'.

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