Ronald

Meaning of Ronald

It means "ruler's counselor" or "powerful advisor."

Ronald has Scottish/Norse roots — browse every Scottish/Norse baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ronald

Ronald has cooled off, slipping to #638 in 2025, down from a peak of #203 in 2000.

Notable people named Ronald

• Ronald Reagan
  40th U.S. President
• Ronald McDonald
  Mascot for McDonald's
• Cristiano Ronaldo
  Portuguese soccer superstar
• Ron Howard
  American actor and director
• Ron Perlman
  American actor

Questions about the name Ronald

What does the name Ronald mean?

Ronald means it means "ruler's counselor" or "powerful advisor.", and it comes from Scottish/Norse origins.

Is Ronald a boy's or a girl's name?

Ronald is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ronald?

In 2025, Ronald ranked #638 for boys, down from #575 the year before.

When was Ronald most popular?

Ronald peaked at #203 in 2000.