Ronald as a Male Name
Ronald is most commonly a boy's name.
Parents choosing Ronald for a boy get a name with a clear Old Norse heritage and a well-established boy's usage. The name Ronald means “ruler's counsel” and is of Old Norse origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Ron, Ronnie, Reynold, Ronaldo, Ronny.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Ronald across all genders, see the complete Ronald name meaning.
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Is Ronald a boy's name?+
Ronald is most commonly a boy's name. It means “ruler's counsel” and is of Old Norse origin.
What does Ronald mean?+
Ronald means “ruler's counsel” and originates from Old Norse.