Ronan
Boy name · Irish · pronounced ROH-nan
Verified name
What does Ronan mean?
Little seal
Origin and language
Irish
Language family: Irish|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 237 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 215 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ro, Ror
Variant: Rónán
Related: Ron
Using Ronan across cultures
Charming Irish saint name meaning little seal.
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