Ronin

Boy's name

Ronin is a Japanese name meaning "wave man" or "drifter." It is derived from the term for a masterless samurai in feudal Japan.

Meaning Masterless samurai
Origin Japanese
U.S. births in 2023 623
Peak year 2020

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Names Starting With R

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ronin Farrow - Investigative journalist, #MeToo movement advocate.
  • Ronin Keating - Boyzone singer, solo artist, TV presenter.
  • Ronin Rettner - Child actor, known for "The Good Doctor."
  • Ronin Rubinstein - Actor, "9-1-1: Lone Star," "Dead of Summer."
  • Ronin Shimizu - Tragic victim of bullying, advocate for LGBTQ youth.
  • Ronin Wong - Professional golfer, Asian Tour champion.
  • Ronin Yeh - Violinist, member of "The Piano Guys" music group.

Brothers for Ronin

Boy names closely related to Ronin

Oliver Milo Apollo Cyrus Caspian Dean Bodhi Atlas

Sisters for Ronin

Girl names closely related to Ronin

Olive Harlow Iris Lola June Ruby Daisy Estella

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