—2024 rank
1960peak year
34,569babies named Ron since 1880
▷ 0%5-year trend
Ron popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Ron mean?
A short form of Ronald, from Old Norse Rognvald, joining counsel and ruler; carried to Scotland by Viking settlers.
OriginScottish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Ron
Same era, same vibe — if you like Ron, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Rons
- Ron Howard, director
Spellings & variants
RonaldRonnie
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