Ronan Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: There are 12 Scottish and Irish saints named Ronan, making it a name with strong historical and religious significance.

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A Deep Dive

Ronan Overview

Meaning

Little seal

Gender

Boy

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Originated from the Old Irish name “Rónán,” a diminutive of “rón,” meaning “little seal.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈroʊnən/

Popularity

Ronan is favored in Ireland and has gained traction in the USA and the UK. In 2023, Ronan ranked #274 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Cool, Unique

Associated Traits

Noble, serene, adventurous

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Ronan, an Irish bishop and missionary.

Name Day

June 1 (Ireland)
A Deep Dive

Ronan Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Ronen, Ronin, Rónán, Ronnan, Roanan

Common Nicknames

Ronie, Nonie, Rone, Rono

Diminutives

Ro, Ron, Ronnie, Roni, Ronny

Famous People

  • Ronan Vibert
    (British Actor)
  • Ronan Harris
    (Irish Musician)
  • Ronan Hardiman
    (Irish Composer)
  • Ronan Sheehan
    (Irish Writer)
  • Ronan Point
    (Architectural Disaster)
  • Ronan O'Rahilly
    (Irish Radio Pioneer)
  • Ronan Magill
    (British Pianist)
  • Ronan Bennett
    (Northern Irish Playwright)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Ronan the Accuser
    ("Guardians of the Galaxy," Film)
  • "Ronan"
    (Song by Taylor Swift)
  • Ronan Farrow
    ("Catch and Kill," Book)
  • Ronan O'Connor
    ("Murdered: Soul Suspect," Video Game)
  • Ronan Lynch
    ("The Raven Cycle," Novel Series)
  • Ronan Dex
    ("Stargate Atlantis," TV Series)
  • "Ronan the Barbarian"
    (Comic Book)

Places

  • Ronan City
    (Montana, USA)
  • Ronan Park
    (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
  • Ronan Point
    (East London, England)
  • Ronan High School
    (Montana, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Ronan?

Ronan means “little seal” in Irish. This name is frequently tied to a gentle and friendly personality, embodying a sense of playfulness and affection.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ronan?

The name Ronan has Irish roots, derived from the Old Irish word “Rón,” which means “seal.” It originated as a diminutive form, translating to “little seal,” and has been used in Irish mythology and history.

Ronan Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ronan in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2742021#2662022#2902023
Top 3 Rankings#2662022#2682019#2702020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ronan

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023290
(-24 from 2022)
1145
(-150 from 2022)
0.06253
2022266
(+8 from 2021)
1295
(+38 from 2021)
0.06914
2021274
(-4 from 2020)
1257
(-4 from 2020)
0.06709
2020270
(-2 from 2019)
1261
(-83 from 2019)
0.06817
2019268
(+26 from 2018)
1344
(+152 from 2018)
0.06994
2018294
(+2 from 2017)
1192
(-1 from 2017)
0.06132
2017296
(+19 from 2016)
1193
(+83 from 2016)
0.06028
2016315
(+20 from 2015)
1110
(+81 from 2015)
0.05480
2015335
(+31 from 2014)
1029
(+164 from 2014)
0.05033
2014366
(+68 from 2013)
865
(+197 from 2013)
0.04221
2013434
(+23 from 2012)
668
(+72 from 2012)
0.03306
2012457
No change from 2011
596
(+13 from 2011)
0.02937
2011457
(+51 from 2010)
583
(+76 from 2010)
0.02870
2010508
(+54 from 2009)
507
(+37 from 2009)
0.02468
2009562
(-55 from 2008)
470
(-65 from 2008)
0.02216
2008507
(+45 from 2007)
535
(+69 from 2007)
0.02454
2007552
(+47 from 2006)
466
(+55 from 2006)
0.02104
2006599
(+7 from 2005)
411
(+39 from 2005)
0.01875
2005606
(+37 from 2004)
372
(+50 from 2004)
0.01749
2004643
(+118 from 2003)
322
(+90 from 2003)
0.01524
2003761
(+63 from 2002)
232
(+29 from 2002)
0.01104
2002824
(+34 from 2001)
203
(+16 from 2001)
0.00982
2001858
(+151 from 2000)
187
(+42 from 2000)
0.00904
20001009
(+77 from 1999)
145
(+22 from 1999)
0.00694
19991086
(+614 from 1998)
123
(+63 from 1998)
0.00603
19981700
(+464 from 1997)
60
(+20 from 1997)
0.00296
19972164
(+426 from 1996)
40
(+11 from 1996)
0.00200
19962590
(+1263 from 1995)
29
(+13 from 1995)
0.00145
19953853
(+58 from 1994)
16
No change from 1994
0.00080
19943911
(+3727 from 1993)
16
(+10 from 1993)
0.00078
19937638
(-3525 from 1992)
6
(-8 from 1992)
0.00029
19924113
(+646 from 1991)
14
(+3 from 1991)
0.00067
19914759
(+1655 from 1990)
11
(+4 from 1990)
0.00052
19906414
(-2144 from 1989)
7
(-5 from 1989)
0.00033
19894270
(+929 from 1988)
12
(+4 from 1988)
0.00057
19885199
(-626 from 1987)
8
(-1 from 1987)
0.00040
19874573
(+278 from 1986)
9
(+1 from 1986)
0.00046
19864851
(+297 from 1985)
8
(+1 from 1985)
0.00042
19855148
(+412 from 1984)
7
(+1 from 1984)
0.00036
19845560
(+676 from 1983)
6
(+1 from 1983)
0.00032
19836236
(-2754 from 1982)
5
(-7 from 1982)
0.00027
19823482
(+2780 from 1981)
12
(+7 from 1981)
0.00064
19816262
(-2647 from 1980)
5
(-6 from 1980)
0.00027
19803615
(+1321 from 1976)
11
(+5 from 1976)
0.00059
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19780
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19770
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19764936
(+164 from 1973)
6
(+1 from 1973)
0.00037
19750
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19735100
(-1138 from 1972)
5
(-2 from 1972)
0.00031
19723962
(-304 from 1971)
7
(-1 from 1971)
0.00042
19713658
(+572 from 1970)
8
(+2 from 1970)
0.00044
19704230
(-292 from 1969)
6
No change from 1969
0.00031
19693938
(-268 from 1968)
6
No change from 1968
0.00033
19683670
(-427 from 1965)
6
(-1 from 1965)
0.00034
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19653243
(+360 from 1964)
7
(+1 from 1964)
0.00037
19643603
(-559 from 1963)
6
(-2 from 1963)
0.00030
19633044
(+259 from 1962)
8
(+1 from 1962)
0.00039
19623303
(+50 from 1961)
7
No change from 1961
0.00033
19613353
(-689 from 1959)
7
(-3 from 1959)
0.00032
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19592664
First SSA data recorded
10
First SSA data recorded
0.00046
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19550
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
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0
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0.0000
19430
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0
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0.0000
19420
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0.0000
19410
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0
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0.0000
19400
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0
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0.0000
19390
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0.0000
19380
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0.0000
19370
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0.0000
19360
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0
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0.0000
19350
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0
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0.0000
19340
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0.0000
19330
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0.0000
19320
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18990
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18960
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0
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0.0000
18950
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0.0000
18940
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0.0000
18930
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18920
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18910
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18900
No SSA data
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0.0000
18890
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0.0000
18880
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0.0000
18870
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0.0000
18860
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0.0000
18850
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0.0000
18840
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0.0000
18830
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18820
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0.0000
18810
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0.0000
18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Ronan

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3002021#2912022#3092023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2772021#2612022#3232023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1252021#1312022#1582023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5032021#4492022#4282023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2332021#1902022#2542023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1542021#1572022#1482023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3002021#2332022#2732023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3672021#3672022#3352023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2312021#2832022#2692023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2432021#2402022#1662023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2502021#2552022#2572023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2172021#1652022#2872023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3212021#2912022#3332023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2262021#3102022#3232023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1952021#2762022#2212023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2102021#2072022#2682023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3642021#2522022#3292023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3282021#1942022#3632023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2792021#2842022#3162023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2412021#2932022#2022023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3852021#4972022#4872023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3022021#3772022#3382023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2732021#2192022#2982023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1782021#1812022#2242023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4502021#3252022#3612023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2242021#4612022#2672023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1732021#2272022#2462023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2312021#3442022#2952023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3282021#2792022#3362023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4422021#3842022#2712023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1602021#1632022#1582023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2892021#3182022#5692023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3312021#2862022#4232023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2132020#4852021#3022022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4712021#3872022#3752023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2622021#1282022#1952023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3032021#2742022#3202023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7012021#8012022#6262023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#992021#1652022#1022023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2172021#2402022#2892023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2782021#1892022#2532023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1482020#1822021#1982022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1872015#1942020#1332021

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2702019#3212020#2742022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2722018#1862020#2312022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#672018#1272022#902023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2462020#2722021#2582022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1532016#1952018#2472021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2732019#2172020#2042021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1172017#1332019#1232021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6182017#5222019#5982020

Popularity Rankings for Ronan in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#202021#232022#302023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#972021#962022#812023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1062021#1072022#912023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1801997#1991998#1851999

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2272021#2142022#1842023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4092021#2472022#2972023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3532019#3052020#2492021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9602020#7992021#5392022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5992017

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ronan a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Ronan is commonly given to boys, fitting well with its masculine heritage and mythological connections.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ronan

Ronan in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ronan Vibert (Actor, born 1964): A British actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series.
  • Ronan Harris (Musician, born 1967): An Irish musician and the lead vocalist of the electronic music band VNV Nation.
  • Ronan Hardiman (Composer, born 1961): An Irish composer best known for his work on the "Lord of the Dance" soundtrack.
  • Ronan Sheehan (Writer, born 1946): An Irish writer and solicitor celebrated for his contributions to Irish literature.
  • Ronan Point (Architectural Disaster, 1968): A famous incident in London where a gas explosion caused a portion of the Ronan Point apartment tower to collapse, leading to significant changes in building regulations.
  • Ronan O'Rahilly (Radio Pioneer, 1940–2020): An Irish businessman who founded the pirate radio station Radio Caroline.
  • Ronan Magill (Pianist, 1954–2021): A British classical pianist and composer who performed internationally.
  • Ronan Bennett (Playwright, 1956–2019): A Northern Irish writer and playwright known for his political and historical dramas.
  • Ronan the Accuser ("Guardians of the Galaxy," 2014 Film): A powerful Kree warlord who seeks to destroy Xandar using an Infinity Stone.
  • "Ronan" (2012 Song by Taylor Swift): A touching tribute song about a young boy who passed away from cancer.
  • Ronan Farrow ("Catch and Kill," 2019 Book): Chronicles the investigative journalism of Ronan Farrow exposing sexual misconduct in Hollywood.
  • Ronan O'Connor ("Murdered: Soul Suspect," 2014 Video Game): A detective who solves his own murder in a supernatural thriller.
  • Ronan Lynch ("The Raven Cycle," 2012 Novel Series by Maggie Stiefvater): A complex character with the ability to bring objects from his dreams into reality.
  • Ronan Dex ("Stargate Atlantis," 2005 TV Series): A warrior from the planet Sateda who joins the Atlantis expedition.
  • "Ronan the Barbarian" (1972 Comic Book): A satirical comic strip that parodies the heroic fantasy genre.
  • Ronan City (Montana, USA): A city located in Lake County, part of the Flathead Indian Reservation.
  • Ronan Park (Boston, Massachusetts, USA): A public park offering scenic views of the Boston skyline and the Neponset River.
  • Ronan Point (East London, England): A site of a former residential tower block in Newham, remembered for a tragic gas explosion in 1968.
  • Ronan Avenue (Ontario, Canada): A residential street in Toronto known for its charming homes and tree-lined sidewalks.
  • Ronan High School (Montana, USA): A public high school serving the community of Ronan and the surrounding area.
  • Ronan Pond (Utah, USA): A small body of water located in the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
  • Ronan Road (Dublin, Ireland): A road in Dublin's suburb providing access to various local amenities and residential areas.

Similar Names to Ronan

Sibling Names for Ronan

  • Eamon
  • Cormac
  • Fintan
  • Tadhg
  • Lorcan
  • Malachy

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