Joyful or my song
Rony is a diminutive form of Ron, which can stem from the Hebrew name Ronen meaning 'joy' or 'song.' It is also occasionally used as a variant of Ronald, a Germanic name meaning 'ruler's counsel.' In modern contexts, it is often chosen for its friendly, approachable sound.
Less common today
Rony isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,653 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lebanese-American former NBA player
Israeli convicted criminal involved in a high-profile case
French physician and former president of Médecins Sans Frontières
