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Ronald

male

Meaning

"Ruler Counsel"

Derived through Old Norse and Germanic elements for rule and counsel, it became established in English and Scottish contexts.

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Popularity History of Ronald

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#575Top 1000

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#575

Ronald was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+37

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ronald Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ronald

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Famous Ronalds

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    Ronald Reagan
    40th President of the United States and former Hollywood actor

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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