Ronan vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronan

Boy #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Ronan Rank #257

Paul Rank #264

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Ronan or Paul more popular?

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Ronan and Paul mean?

Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Ronan and Paul boy or girl names?

Ronan is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.