Ronald

Boy's name

Ronald is of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements "rögn" meaning "advice" and "valdr" meaning "ruler."

Meaning Ruler's counsel
Origin Scandinavian
U.S. births in 2023 495 Falling
Peak year 1947

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ronald Reagan - 40th US President, actor, politician
  • Ronaldinho - Brazilian soccer player, FIFA World Player of the Year
  • Ronald Acuña Jr. - Venezuelan baseball player, Atlanta Braves outfielder
  • Ronald Colman - British actor, Academy Award winner
  • Ronald Isley - American musician, The Isley Brothers lead singer
  • Ronald L. Mallett - American physicist, time travel researcher
  • Ronald D. Moore - American screenwriter, Battlestar Galactica creator
  • Ronald Searle - British artist, St Trinian's illustrator
  • Ronald Coase - British economist, Nobel Prize winner
  • Ronald Neame - British filmmaker, director, producer

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