Mighty counselor or ruler's advisor
Derived from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr, it combines elements meaning 'advice' or 'decision' and 'ruler'. It was brought to Scotland by Scandinavian settlers and later became a staple throughout the English-speaking world.
About 438 boys were named Ronald in 2025.
40th U.S. President and actor
Best friend of Harry Potter · Harry Potter series
Clown mascot of McDonald's · McDonald's advertising
Oscar-winning English actor
British novelist and short story writer
Brazilian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Ronald — far less common.
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