Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little Seal, A Pledge, Little seal or seal-like
Pronunciation: roh-nuhn, /ˈroʊnən/, R OW N AH N
Popularity Rank: #5,940
Derived from the Old Irish name Rónán, meaning 'little seal' or 'little seal-like'. In Irish mythology, Ronan was a legendary name borne by several saints and kings.
The name Ronan is of Irish origin and means Little Seal, A Pledge, Little seal or seal-like. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ronan is commonly found in France, Ireland, United Kingdom, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: roh-nuhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈroʊnən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R OW N AH N
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Ronan is recorded 9,674 times globally, ranking it as the 5,940th most common name worldwide.
Ronan is most prevalent in France, with 4,016 occurrences, making it the 729th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Ronan is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #729 | 1 : 325 |
| Ireland | #105 | 1 : 33 |
| United Kingdom | #1,028 | 1 : 468 |
| United States of America | #7,496 | 1 : 6,112 |
| Brazil | #3,149 | 1 : 3,673 |
| Netherlands | #3,672 | 1 : 2,831 |
| Belgium | #2,715 | 1 : 2,348 |
| Canada | #4,247 | 1 : 3,937 |
| South Africa | #12,279 | 1 : 27,587 |
| Saudi Arabia | #27,192 | 1 : 41,317 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ronan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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