Ron
Meaning of Ron
Originating from Hebrew, the name Ron is a popular choice for baby boys. It is pronounced as "RAHN" in American English (/rɑːn/). The name has various associations and variations, including Ronnie and Ronny. In recent years, it has maintained a steady popularity in the United States, ranking around 2000-3000 in terms of occurrence. While its usage peaked in the mid-20th century, with over 1000 occurrences per year during that time, it has gradually declined in popularity since then. Nevertheless, Ron remains a timeless and charming name for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive choice for their little one.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as RAHN (/rɑːn/)
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Notable People Named Ron
| Ron Peter Vlaar is a Dutch ex-footballer known for his career as a centre-back. |
| Ron Paul - Ronald Ernest Paul is a retired American politician, author, activist, and physician who served as a U.S. representative for Texas and ran for the presidency three times. |
| Ron Wyden - Ronald Lee Wyden is a prominent American politician and former educator who has been serving as the senior United States senator from Oregon since 1996, and is known for his leadership within the Democratic Party. |
| Ron DeSantis - Ronald Dion DeSantis is the 46th governor of Florida and a prominent member of the Republican Party, known for his previous role as a U.S. Representative and as a potential candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. |
| Ron Dellums - Ronald Vernie Dellums was an American politician who served as Mayor of Oakland from 2007 to 2011 and had a long tenure as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. |
| Ron Suskind - Ronald Steven Suskind is an American journalist, author, and filmmaker known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning work and books on American politics and society. |
| Ron Santo - Ronald Edward Santo was a legendary MLB third baseman for the Chicago Cubs and later a beloved broadcaster, known for his contributions to the sport and his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. |
| Ron Darling - Ronald Maurice Darling Jr. is a former MLB pitcher and current sports color commentator, known for his time with the New York Mets and his role on SNY broadcasts. |
| Ron Howard - Ronald William Howard is an accomplished American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor with numerous awards and accolades spanning a six-decade career. |
| Ron Atkinson - Ronald Frederick Atkinson, also known as "Big Ron," is a well-known English former football player and manager, who became one of Britain's most prominent football pundits in the 1990s and early 2000s. |
| Ron Barassi - Ronald Dale Barassi, an Australian rules footballer, coach, and media personality, is considered one of the most significant figures in the history of the game, being the first player to be honored as a "Legend" in the Australian Football Hall of Fame. |
| Ron Unz - Ronald Keeva Unz is an American technology entrepreneur, political activist, writer, publisher, and former Republican candidate for governor and U.S. Senator. |
| Ron Rocco is an American artist known for his diverse body of work, including performance art, mixed media installations, and sculptural constructions, which he has showcased in various cities around the world. |
| Ron Kuby - Ronald L. Kuby is an American criminal defense and civil rights lawyer, radio talk show host, and television commentator known for his work in New York City. |
| Ron Klain - Ronald Alan Klain is an American attorney, political consultant, and former lobbyist who served as White House chief of staff under President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2023. |
