Ronnel
About Ronnel
Ronnel is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Ronald or as a combination of Ron (short for Ronald) and the "-el" suffix common in many names. Ronald, from which it may derive, has Norse origins meaning "ruler's counselor." Ronnel has a strong, concise sound while maintaining a certain softness with its ending. The name has never been widely popular in the United States but saw modest usage in the latter half of the 20th century. It may appeal to parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet isn't commonplace. Ronnel shares phonetic elements with names like Donnell and Lionel, placing it in a category of names with similar rhythmic patterns.
Pronounced RAH-nul.
As of October 2026, Ronnel ranked #10524 in US births in 2018 SSA, peaked at #2534 in 1943.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |