Riordan - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Riordan \ri(or)-dan\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "bard, minstrel".

Riordan has 2 variant forms: Rearden and Reardon.

Riordan is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Riordan. Compare Riordan with related baby names.