Ron: meaning of the Hebrew name
רוֹן
Pronounced RON
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #106 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Ron
Ron means song and jubilation, from the Hebrew rina, joyful singing. A short, bright name for a boy, full of singing.
Ron in Hebrew
Ron is written רון in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 256 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningjoyful song
- PronunciationRON
- Hebrewרון
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Ron ranked #106 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (162 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #76, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106 | 162 |
| 2023 | 95 | 175 |
| 2022 | 97 | 175 |
| 2021 | 127 | 136 |
| 2020 | 131 | 132 |
| 2019 | 118 | 155 |
| 2018 | 113 | 166 |
| 2017 | 114 | 157 |
| 2016 | 85 | 222 |
| 2015 | 94 | 198 |
| 2014 | 76 | 223 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ron
What does the name Ron mean?
Ron means song and jubilation, from the Hebrew rina, joyful singing. A short, bright name for a boy, full of singing.
How do you pronounce Ron?
Ron is pronounced RON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ron in Hebrew?
Ron is written רון in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוֹן).
How popular is the name Ron in Israel?
In 2024, Ron ranked #106 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (162 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #76, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ron?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רון adds up to 256 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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