
The short answer
Ronan is a masculine name used in Breton and Irish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Breton and Anglicized form of Rónán." It ranked #247 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, breton and Anglicized form of Rónán. The entry lists its usage as Breton, Irish, French, English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Ronan ranked #247 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #247 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ronan mean?
Behind the Name does not give Ronan a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: breton and Anglicized form of Rónán.
Is Ronan a popular name?
Ronan ranked #247 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ronan a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ronan appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ronan — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.