Ronaldo

Meaning of Ronaldo

Ronaldo is a name that means "ruler with counsel". It comes from the Germanic name Reginald.

Ronaldo has Germanic/Portuguese roots — browse every Germanic/Portuguese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ronaldo

After ranking as high as #756 in 2003, Ronaldo has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ronaldo

• Cristiano Ronaldo
  Portuguese professional soccer player
• Ronaldo Nazário
  Brazilian retired soccer player
• Ronald Reagan
  40th U.S. President
• Ronaldinho Gaúcho
  Brazilian retired soccer player
• Ronald Colman
  British actor

Questions about the name Ronaldo

What does the name Ronaldo mean?

Ronaldo means ronaldo is a name that means "ruler with counsel". it comes from the germanic name reginald, and it comes from Germanic/Portuguese origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Ronaldo?

Ronaldo did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ronaldo most popular?

Ronaldo peaked at #756 in 2003.