Ron

Short form of Ronald, Norse

"ruler's counselor"

Ron Origin and Meaning

The name Ron is a boy's name meaning "ruler's counselor".

Ron is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a shortened form of longer names like Ronald, Aaron, or Byron. Ronald, its most common source, derives from the Old Norse 'Rögnvaldr,' meaning 'ruler's advisor' or 'decision maker.'

Ron gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1940s through the 1970s. Its brevity exemplifies the trend toward shorter, more direct masculine names. The name projects a straightforward, unpretentious quality that has helped it transcend generations.

While its peak popularity has passed, Ron maintains steady usage and recognition across English-speaking countries. Notable bearers include actors Ron Howard and Ron Perlman, and more recently, the character Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter series has kept the name familiar to younger generations.

Ron Rank in US Top 1000

# 985 in the US

Popularity of the name Ron

• 93 Israel 2023

Famous People Named Ron

• Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul former U.S. Congressman from Texas
• Ronald William "Ron" Howard American actor and director
• Ronald Jason "Ron" Eldard American actor
• Ron Carter American jazz double bassist
• Ronald Prescott "Ron" Reagan American radio host; son of U.S. President Ronald Reagan
• Lafayette Ronald "L. Ron" Hubbard American author and founder of Scientology

The name Ron in Pop Culture

• Ron Stoppable character on animated series "Kim Possible"
• Ron Weasley character in the "Harry Potter" series
• Ron DeLite character in video game 'Ace Attorney'
• Ron Swanson character in TV show "Parks and Recreation"
• Ron Burgundy main character in the "Anchorman" movies
• Ron Anderson character on "The Walking Dead"