Riordan
- Pronunciation
- [Rior-dan]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Royal Bard
- Origin
- Gaelic
Riordan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 285 baby boys have been named Riordan. The name peaked in 2013 with 18 US births that year (rank #5127).
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7-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Riordan's exact length and starting letter: Rabbani, Rabican, Rachael, Rachele, Radbert.
Quick Facts About Riordan
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