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Ronald

Ronald is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “advice and power.” In 2024 it was given to 495 boys in the United States.

Ronald at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American · Scandinavian
Meaning
“advice and power”
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɒ.nəld/
Also spelled
Gaelic

About the name Ronald

Ronald belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “advice and power” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Gaelic.

In the United States, Ronald first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9 in 1941, and in 2024 495 babies received the name — 1,081,788 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ronald in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#9 in 1941
Peak year
1947
Babies named Ronald in 2024
495
Total since 1880
1,081,788

Spellings & short forms

Gaelic

Similar names

More names from the Irish & Celtic shelf:

DonaldIrish and CelticKennethIrish and CelticKevinIrish and CelticBrianIrish and CelticRyanIrish and CelticScottIrish and CelticBrandonIrish and CelticJackIrish and Celtic

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ronald mean?

Ronald means “advice and power” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ronald a boy or girl name?

Ronald is a boy name. In 2024, 495 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ronald?

Ronald comes from the Irish & Celtic, English & American and Scandinavian tradition. It is also spelled Gaelic.

How popular is the name Ronald?

Ronald first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #9 in 1941, and 495 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ronald?

Ronald is pronounced /ˈɹɒ.nəld/ (IPA).

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