Meaning: From a name meaning little poet of the king
The story
Riordan comes from Ó Ríoghbhárdáin, an Irish surname based on Rígbarddán. Its royal-poet association comes through that older personal name.
Spellings & variants
- Reardon
- Rearden
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Riordan comes from English and Irish.
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