Meaning and history
Ronen is a Hebrew masculine name derived from a root meaning “to sing,” “to rejoice,” or “to shout for joy.” It may be understood as “singing” or “joyful.” The name is used in modern Israel and is distinct from the Irish name Ronan, despite their similar spellings. Notable bearers include Israeli-American actor Ronen Rubinstein and Israeli security official Ronen Bar, who served as director of the Shin Bet.
20062006: 13 births, rank #6,094
2007: 29 births, rank #3,591
2008: 40 births, rank #2,946
2009: 21 births, rank #4,582
2010: 26 births, rank #3,894
20112011: 38 births, rank #3,000
2012: 48 births, rank #2,551
2013: 35 births, rank #3,122
2014: 59 births, rank #2,256
2015: 52 births, rank #2,429
20162016: 45 births, rank #2,689
2017: 57 births, rank #2,295
2018: 72 births, rank #2,017
2019: 61 births, rank #2,265
2020: 45 births, rank #2,728
20212021: 47 births, rank #2,695
2022: 63 births, rank #2,269
2023: 86 births, rank #1,851
2024: 104 births, rank #1,631
20252025: 153 births, rank #1,281
In 2025, 153 babies were recorded with the name Ronen, ranking #1,281 among boys.