Ron
Ron: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ษนษn/ ยท /ษนษn/
Meaning and origin of Ron
- A diminutive of the male given name Ronald.
- A male given name from Hebrew of Hebrew origin, meaning "Song of Joy".
Etymology
Clipping of Ronald.
How popular is Ron?
Since 1880, 70 girls and 36,362 boys in the U.S. have been named Ron (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5340 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #166 in 1959. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ron
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ron
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Ron FAQ
What does the name Ron mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Ronald. A male given name from Hebrew of Hebrew origin, meaning "Song of Joy". Clipping of Ronald.
What is the origin of the name Ron?
Ron is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ron?
Since 1880, 70 girls and 36,362 boys in the U.S. have been named Ron (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5340 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #166 in 1959. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ron a boy or girl name?
Ron is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 70 girls and 36,362 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.