Ron

Ron is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “Song of Joy.” In 2024 it was given to 31 boys in the United States.

Ron at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“Song of Joy”
Pronunciation
/ɹɑn/

About the name Ron

Ron belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “Song of Joy” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ron first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #166 in 1959, and in 2024 31 babies received the name — 36,341 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ron in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#166 in 1959
Peak year
1960
Babies named Ron in 2024
31
Total since 1880
36,341

Ron in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1425 in 2000
Babies named Ron in 2025
10
Total since 1996
172

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ron mean?

Ron means “Song of Joy” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ron a boy or girl name?

Ron is a boy name. In 2024, 31 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ron?

Ron comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Ron?

Ron first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #166 in 1959, and 31 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ron?

Ron is pronounced /ɹɑn/ (IPA).

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