Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Rules with Good Judgement
Pronunciation: RAH-nuhld, ˈrɑnəld, R AA N AH L D
Popularity Rank: #593
The name Ronald is of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements 'regin' meaning 'advice' or 'decision' and 'valdr' meaning 'ruler'. It translates to 'ruler's advice' or 'advice of the ruler'.
Ronald also means "Rules with Good Judgement, Counsel Power, Ruler with Counsel, Mighty, Well-advised Ruler, Powerful Might, Wise Ruler, Powerful".
Ronald is commonly found in United States of America, Peru, Netherlands, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RAH-nuhld
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈrɑnəld
ARPAbet phonetic pronunciation: R AA N AH L D
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Ronald is recorded 97,998 times globally, ranking it as the 593th most common name worldwide.
Ronald is most prevalent in United States of America, with 18,589 occurrences, making it the 301th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Ronald is found among 1 in every 30 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #301 | 1 : 97 |
| Peru | #66 | 1 : 74 |
| Netherlands | #36 | 1 : 30 |
| Colombia | #315 | 1 : 153 |
| Bolivia | #52 | 1 : 50 |
| South Africa | #418 | 1 : 498 |
| Costa Rica | #34 | 1 : 36 |
| Chile | #331 | 1 : 193 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,104 | 1 : 1,002 |
| Germany | #389 | 1 : 151 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ronald from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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