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    The first name Ronan

    A boy’s name from Irish.

    Pronounced /ˈroʊnən/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname

    Meaning and origin

    Irish origin

    Borrowed from Irish Rónán.

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    In 2025, 232 boys were named Ronan, making it the 215th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 1999, with 249 births (#139).

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    3,888
    babies named Ronan, 1996–2025
    #215
    rank in 2025
    1999
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Ronan with other names.

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Ronan at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 1,406 boys born in the United States were named Ronan, the 247th most popular boys’ name that year.

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    20,938
    babies named Ronan since 1880
    #247
    rank in 2025
    2025
    peak year

    US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

    Ronan in other languages

    Equivalent forms of the name, from Wiktionary

    Rónán
    Irish
    Rònan
    Scottish Gaelic

    Spelled Ronan in French too.

    Famous people named Ronan

    9 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Ronan Farrow
      American journalist, born 1987
    • Ronan Parke
      English pop singer, born 1998
    • Ronan Le Crom
      French footballer, born 1974
    • Ronan Vibert
      English actor (1964–2022)
    • Ronan Gustin
      French épée fencer, born 1987
    • Ronan Labar
      Badminton player, born 1989
    • Ronan Quemener
      French ice hockey goaltender, born 1988
    • Ronan Lamy-Chappuis
      French ski jumper, born 1993
    • Julien Lepers
      French radio and television host and singer-songwriter, born 1949

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    Questions

    What does the name Ronan mean?
    Borrowed from Irish Rónán.
    What is the origin of the name Ronan?
    Borrowed from Irish Rónán.
    How popular is the name Ronan?
    In 2025, 232 boys born in England and Wales were named Ronan, ranking 215th. Its peak was 1999, with 249 births.
    Is Ronan a boy's or a girl's name?
    Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 20,938 US babies named Ronan since 1880 were boys.
    When was Ronan most popular?
    2025 in the United States, when 1,406 babies were named Ronan, its highest rank at 247th.
    How do you pronounce Ronan?
    Ronan is /ˈroʊnən/, 2 syllables.
    Is Ronan also a surname?
    Yes. Ronan is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.