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Ronald name meaning
First Name
1.1m
in the U.S.
since 1880
1.1m
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
976
in the U.S.
in 2010
976
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ronald mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Ronald
User Submitted Origins
English
66%
Scottish
6%
American
6%
African
6%
Sanskrit
3%
Native American
3%
Italian
3%
Celtic
3%
Hebrew
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Ronald is of English origin and means "Ruler / King".
- A user from Oklahoma, U.S. says the name Ronald is of Native American origin and means "King, Wise ruler,strong,leader,advisor".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Ronald is of Scottish origin and means "Advisor/ counsel to the power / ruler. From the Norse name Ragnvaldr".
- 6 submissions from the United States and South Africa agree the name Ronald means "king" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Ronald is of Sanskrit origin and means "Rajnatha, the mighty ruler, a great judge".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Ronald means "A powerful judge".
- A user from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Ronald means "judge".
- A user from New Zealand says the name Ronald means "Royalty".
- A submission from Arizona, U.S. says the name Ronald means "Regal".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Anglicized from a Scottish Gaelic form of Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr, from rǫgn (“advice”) + valdr (“power”), later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Ronald was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Ronald
Notable Persons Named Ronald
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan was a Governor of California, and 40th President of the United States. Ronald was given the name Ronald Wilson Reagan on February 6th, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois, U.S. He left this life on June 5th, 2004.
Ron Howard
Ron Howard is an actor, director, producer, and film producer. He has been prominent since 1959. Ron was given the name Ronald William Howard by his parents Jean Speegle Howard and Rance Howard on March 1st, 1954 in Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S.
Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken is an actor, singer, film director, and scriptwriter. His most notable accomplishments were from 1953 to 1953. Christopher was given the name Ronald Walken on March 31st, 1943 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, U.S. Christopher is also known as Ronnie Walken and Christopher Walken.
Ron Perlman
Ron Perlman is an actor and voice artist. He has had major accomplishments since 1979. Ron was given the name Ronald N. Perlman on April 13th, 1950 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Ronnie Wood
Ronnie Wood is a rock music and blues musician. He plays ESP Guitars and Duesenberg Guitars. His most notable accomplishments were from 1964 to present. Ronnie was given the name Ronald David Wood on June 1st, 1947 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England. Ronnie is also known as Ronnie Wood, Ron Wood, and Woody.
Ron Paul
Ron Paul is an office holder. His military service ended in 1965. Ron was given the name Ronald Ernest Paul on August 20th, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Ronnie James DioMusician
- R. Lee ErmeyMarine
- Ronald Wayne
- Ron LivingstonActor
- Ronald KoemanSoccer Player
- Ron GlassActor
- Ronald SpeirsSpandau Prison
- Ron ReaganRadio Commentator
- Ron WhiteMusician
- Ronald McDonaldClown Mascot for the Mcdonald's Fast Food Chain
- Sir Ronald FisherScientist
- Ronnie RadkeMusician
- Ronnie LaneMusician
- Ronnie CorbettActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ronald
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ronald
Pamela C. Ronald
Pamela C. Ronald is a in the fields of plant pathology and genetics. Pamela was born in United States.
Norma Ronald
Norma was born in 1937. She left this life in 1993.
William Ronald
William Ronald was an artist in the field of painting. William was given the name Willam Ronald Smith on August 13th, 1926 in Stratford, Ontario. He breathed his last breath on February 9th, 1998.
Terry Ronald
Terry Ronald is a musician. His ongoing career started in 1987. Terry was given the name Terry Maxwell Ronald .
Randy Ronald
Allan R. Ronald
Allan R. Ronald is a in the fields of hiv, hiv/aids, and microbiology. Allan was born on July 24th, 1938 in Portage la Prairie.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Ronald | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 83.40% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 7.79% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 3.79% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.61% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.92% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.48% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Ronald
People with the last name Ronald are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Ronald
| #26 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #63 | Classic Boy Names |
| #30 | Boy Names Unique to the Midwest |
| #16 | Boy Names Unique to the Great Lakes |