Ronan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Little seal — small but full of spirit
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #247 in 2025 with 1,406 babies born.
History: Ronan derives from the Irish Gaelic 'rón,' meaning seal, with the diminutive suffix making it little seal. Several Irish saints bore the name, most notably Saint Ronan of Loch Ness, a 7th-century Irish monk. The name has been used in Ireland for over a thousand years and has grown in popularity in the United States and Britain in the 21st century.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Ronan? About 1 in 2,331 babies born in 2025 were named Ronan, or roughly 3.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ronan
What does the name Ronan mean?
Ronan means “Little seal — small but full of spirit” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Ronan?
Ronan has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Little seal — small but full of spirit”.
How popular is Ronan?
Ronan ranked #247 in 2025 — given to 1,406 babies that year.
When was Ronan most popular?
Ronan peaked in 2025 with 1,406 babies registered that year.
Is Ronan a boy or girl name?
Ronan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ronans in registered births are male.
Is the name Ronan rising or falling in popularity?
Ronan has risen 5666 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5913 in 2020 to #247 in 2025.
How long has Ronan been recorded?
Ronan appears in birth records across 59 years — from 1959 through 2025.