Ronan is a Gaelic given name of Irish and Breton origin, derived from the ancient name 'Rónán,' which means 'little seal.' In Irish mythology, Ronan was one of the six children of Lir who were transformed into swans by their evil stepmother. The name gained popularity in Ireland during the Celtic Revival in the late 19th century and has since been widely used throughout the English-speaking world.
"The name Ronan experienced a significant increase in popularity from 2006 to 2022, with the highest number of births recorded in 2022 (29) and the lowest in 2007 (5)."