Reardon is a surname of Irish Gaelic origin. It is an anglisation of the modern Irish Gaelic Ó Ríordáin, which itself in turn derived from the original 'Ó Ríoghbhardáin', meaning royal bard. Notable people with the surname include:Beans Reardon (1897–1984), American umpire in Major League Baseball Bill Reardon, American politician and educator Casper Reardon (1907–1941), classical and later jazz harpist David Reardon, American director of the Elliot Institute Dom Reardon, British comics artist (2000AD) Jack Reardon (1914–1991), Australian rugby league footballer and writer Jeff Reardon, American baseball relief pitcher Jim Reardon, director and storyboard consultant John Reardon, Canadian actor and former college football player John Reardon (baritone) (1930–1988), American baritone and actor Ken Reardon (1921–2008), Canadian professional ice hockey player Kerry Reardon, American football player Mara Candelaria Reardon, American politician and representative Michael Reardon (climber) (1965–2007), American professional Free Solo Climber, filmmaker, motivational speaker and writer Michael Reardon (architect), English architect, historic building consultant, and interior designer Michael Reardon (activist) (1876–1945), New Zealand political activist Nathan Reardon, Australian professional cricketer Phil Reardon (1883–1920), American professional baseball player Ray Reardon, retired Welsh snooker player Sean Reardon, American sociologist Steve Reardon, Australian rugby league player Stuart Reardon, English rugby league player Terry Reardon (1919–1993), Canadian professional ice hockey player Thomas Reardon, creator of Internet Explorer William Reardon Smith (1856–1935), British shipowner
