Roney

Roney is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the Irish surname Rooney, which comes from Ó Ruanaidh meaning 'descendant of Ruanadh' (a personal name meaning 'red-haired'). Alternatively, it could be a variation of Ronny or Ronnie, diminutive forms of Ronald, which has Norse origins meaning 'ruler's counselor'. As a given name, Roney is uncommon in most English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality. The name has a friendly, approachable sound while still being substantial enough for an adult. Its rarity makes it appealing to parents seeking something with familiar phonetics but that stands apart from more common names.

Roney is also given to girls.

Pronounced RO-nee.

As of October 2026, Roney ranked #5638 for girls in US births in 1925 and #10629 for boys in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #1010 for boys in 1893.