Ronin

ROW-nun

Spelling variation of Ronan

"little seal"

Ronin Origin and Meaning

The name Ronin is a boy's name meaning "little seal".

In the USA, both spellings of this old Celtic name have risen significantly in recent years, however, Ronan outpaced this version in the lasts, and we, too, prefer the slightly more rounded and gentle look of the original. History and movie buffs may appreciate this version though, due to its association with renegade samurai in Feudal Japan - and provides it with a second possible meaning: "drifter, wanderer, and masterless samurai". Ronin is also used within the Marvel Universe.

Ronin is currently in the US Top 500, and in recent years, it has been given to around 640 babies each year.

Ronin Rank in US Top 1000

# 474 in the US

Ronin Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1062 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Ronin

• 474 US 2023
• 1062 Nameberry 2025
• 306 Future 2028

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Famous People Named Ronin

• Ronin Wilson Pollard (b. 2007) son of actor Myles Pollard

The name Ronin in Pop Culture

• Ronin character in animated film "Epic".
• Ronin Warriors anime series
• Ronin character in Marvel Comics
• Ronin a samurai in feudal Japan without a lord or master. Japanese: "Wandering Person"
• "47 Ronin " film