Ron
Short form of Ronald, Norse
"ruler's counselor"
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Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
Ron Origin and Meaning
Variation of Ronald
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Popularity of the name Ron
Famous People Named Ron
- Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paulformer U.S. Congressman from Texas
- Ronald William "Ron" HowardAmerican actor and director
- Ronald Jason "Ron" EldardAmerican actor
- Ron CarterAmerican jazz double bassist
- Ronald Prescott "Ron" ReaganAmerican radio host; son of U.S. President Ronald Reagan
- Lafayette Ronald "L. Ron" HubbardAmerican author and founder of Scientology
The name Ron in Pop Culture
- Ron Stoppablecharacter on animated series "Kim Possible"
- Ron Weasleycharacter in the "Harry Potter" series
- Ron DeLitecharacter in video game 'Ace Attorney'
- Ron Swansoncharacter in TV show "Parks and Recreation"
- Ron Burgundymain character in the "Anchorman" movies
- Ron Andersoncharacter on "The Walking Dead"
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