Ronin

Meaning of Ronin

Ronin means "wandering samurai" or "masterless samurai." It refers to a samurai without a lord or master.

Ronin has Japanese roots — browse every Japanese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ronin

Ronin has cooled off, slipping to #504 in 2025, down from a peak of #390 in 2020.

Notable people named Ronin

• Ronin Farrow
  Investigative journalist and author
• Ronin Shimizu
  American skateboarder
• Ronin Traylor
  American football player
• Ronin Banerjee
  Indian film director
• Ronin David
  Canadian musician

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Questions about the name Ronin

What does the name Ronin mean?

Ronin means ronin means "wandering samurai" or "masterless samurai." it refers to a samurai without a lord or master, and it comes from Japanese origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Ronin?

In 2025, Ronin ranked #504 for boys, down from #493 the year before.

When was Ronin most popular?

Ronin peaked at #390 in 2020.