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Ronon

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-nun /ˈroʊ.nən/High

Meaning: Variously an Irish name akin to Ronan ('a little seal', from the Gaelic ron) and a modern coinage popularized by a sci-fi character; routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture linkLow

In 30 seconds: A little seal; a modern name: Ronon. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ROH-nun'). We note the pop-culture link.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningVariously an Irish name akin to Ronan ('a little seal', from the Gaelic ron) and a modern coinage popularized by a sci-fi character; routes uncertain; we note the pop-culture link
U.S. rank (2025)#13501 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ronon is variously an Irish name akin to Ronan ('a little seal', from the Gaelic ron) and a modern coinage popularized by a sci-fi character (routes uncertain, which we note the pop-culture link). A crisp, modern name (said 'ROH-nun').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, boosted by television. Rare, a-little-seal at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ronon is variously akin to the Irish Ronan ('a little seal') and a modern coinage from a sci-fi character — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ROH-nun').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Ronon — Irish/coinage; pop-culture; routes uncertain

Variations

RonanRonnon

Nicknames

Ron

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If you like Ronon…

Ronan— a name it echoes
Conan— a fellow -onan Gaelic boys' name
Roman— a companion Ro- boys' name
Rion— lands in the same popularity range
Reon— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ronon mean?

Ronon is variously akin to the Irish Ronan ('a little seal') and a modern sci-fi coinage; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Ronon?

It's said ROH-nun /ˈroʊ.nən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ronon a boy or girl name?

Ronon is a boy's name.

How popular is Ronon?

Ronon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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