Ron
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning exalted father; a form of Ronald.
Ron by the numbers
In 2025, 10 babies in England and Wales were named Ron. In the US, 46 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 1,891 babies in 1960, so it is a 1960s name that has since fallen a long way.
Other names that come from Ronald
Like Ron, each of these traces back to Ronald: a form of it, a name built from it, or a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
- Ronnieruler's counsel; from Ronald1,281 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ronaldruler's advisor; power and counsel655 in the US (2017)
- Ronaldocounsel power; Italian form of Ronald119 in the US (2017)
- Ronnyruler's advisor; a form of Ronald27 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ronalruler's advisor; a form of Ronald11 in the US (2017)
- Ronnie-Jamesruler's advisor; a form of Ronald11 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ronnie-Leeruler; a form of Ronald combined with Lee9 in England and Wales (2025)
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Ron. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Royking522 in the US (2017)
- Roana horse with a coat of mixed color; reddish-brown34 in England and Wales (2025)
- Renbenevolence; lotus93 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ronya form of ronald, meaning ruler's advisor50 in the US (2017)
- Ronimy joy or song; diminutive of Ronit or Roniel17 in England and Wales (2025)
- Roedeer; roe deer5 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Ron
Names that are said the same way as Ron, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean nobility
Like Ron, each of these has nobility in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Patrickof noble birth; patrician375 in England and Wales (2025)
- Aryanoble; honorable; aryan2,201 in the US (2017)
- Bryanhigh, noble; a form of Brian1,827 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean praise
Like Ron, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)