Joy of the Lord or song of God
Ronel is a modern name likely derived from the Hebrew elements 'ron', meaning song or joy, and 'el', referring to God. It is often used in South African and Filipino cultures, sometimes as a masculine form of Ronelle or a combination of family names. Its usage is rare in the United States, offering a unique alternative to more common biblical names.
Less common today
Ronel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,900 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Major League Baseball pitcher
Filipino professional badminton player
