Ronan - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Ronan \r(o)-nan\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "little seal".

Similar baby names are Conan, Roban, Rogan, Rohan, Royan, Roman, Ronn, Ronal, Rowan and Roan.

Ronan is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ronan. Compare Ronan with related baby names.