Ron
- Pronunciation
- [Ron]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Not recorded
- Origin
- Arthurian
Ron is a name traditionally given to a boy of Arthurian origin. Our sources do not preserve a single agreed-upon literal translation for this particular name, so we list its meaning as unrecorded rather than guess at one. Browse more Arthurian baby names or search the full library by meaning.
Ron Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 36,341 baby boys have been named Ron. The name peaked in 1960 with 1,888 US births that year (rank #170). In 2024, ranked #3664 nationally — 3,494 places below its 1960 peak.
Top States for Ron
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ron births are: California (6,804), Michigan (2,260), Ohio (2,082).
Other Arthurian-Origin Names Like Ron
If you like Ron's Arthurian origin, consider these related names: Aballach, Accalon, Acheflour, Acheflow, Ade. Browse all Arthurian names →
3-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Ron's exact length and starting letter: Rad, Rae, Rai, Raj, Ram.
Quick Facts About Ron
Famous People Named Ron
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Ron.
- Ron Paul — Politician (1935)
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Compare Ron to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ron against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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