Ronan

Meaning of Ronan

It means "little seal."

Ronan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ronan

Ronan is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #247 in 2025 from #858 in 2001.

Notable people named Ronan

• Ronan Farrow
  Journalist and political commentator
• Ronan Keating
  Irish pop singer
• Ronan O'Gara
  Irish rugby player/coach
• Ronan Bennett
  Novelist and screenwriter
• Ronan Vibert
  British actor

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Questions about the name Ronan

What does the name Ronan mean?

Ronan means it means "little seal.", and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Ronan?

In 2025, Ronan ranked #247 for boys, up from #257 the year before.

When was Ronan most popular?

Ronan peaked at #247 in 2025.