Ronan

Ronan: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameIrish origin#247 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈroʊnən/ · /ˈrəʊnən/

Meaning and origin of Ronan

  • A male given name from Irish.

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish Rónán.

How popular is Ronan?

#247boys, 2025
1,428U.S. babies in 2025
#247peak rank (2025)
20,938babies since 1880

Since 1880, 259 girls and 20,679 boys in the U.S. have been named Ronan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4773 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #247 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #247 for boys, with 1,428 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,428 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ronan FAQ

What does the name Ronan mean?

A male given name from Irish. Borrowed from Irish Rónán.

What is the origin of the name Ronan?

Ronan is listed as a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Ronan?

Since 1880, 259 girls and 20,679 boys in the U.S. have been named Ronan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4773 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #247 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #247 for boys, with 1,428 babies given the name.

Is Ronan a boy or girl name?

Ronan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 259 girls and 20,679 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.