Ronald vs Simon
Ronald and Simon compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Boys
In 1969, Ronald was ranked #98 and Simon #21 among boys in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 1972, Ronald was ranked #88 and Simon #26 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Norway · Boys
In 2000, Ronald was ranked #569 and Simon #40 among boys in Norway.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2012, Ronald was ranked #718 and Simon #180 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Ronald was ranked #619 and Simon #535 among boys in Scotland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Ronald was ranked #627 and Simon #606 among boys in England and Wales.
Ronald and Simon over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Ronald and Simon over time
Ronald and Simon appear together in 5 published lists, across 139 years of shared records. Simon held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Ronald in 2.
The order between them changed and held in 4 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Ronald reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, Simon in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One took the other's place near the top
In New Zealand · Boys, Simon moved into the top 50 at #44 in 1958 as Ronald fell out of it to #58, having been #47 the year before.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1965, Simon moved ahead of Ronald in New South Wales, Australia · Boys — #54 and #61 the year before became #58 and #45.
- Longest-running competitions
Ronald and Simon were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #627 and #606.
- Started together, ended far apart
In 1964 they stood at #89 and #91 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 2 places apart; by 2012 they were #718 and #180.
List by list
Norway · Boys42 shared years, 1945–2000
Ronald held the stronger position in 24 of those years, Simon in 18.
Highest recorded here: Ronald #134 in 1947, Simon #35 in 1992.
The order changed in 1972: Simon moved ahead. In 1971 they stood at #211 and #328; by 1972 that had become #252 and #199.
Most recent shared year, 2000: Ronald #569, Simon #40.
Republic of Ireland · Boys34 shared years, 1964–2012
Ronald held the stronger position in 1 of those years, Simon in 33.
Highest recorded here: Ronald #89 in 1964, Simon #46 in 1987.
The order changed in 1965: Simon moved ahead. In 1964 they stood at #89 and #91; by 1965 that had become #103 and #75.
Most recent shared year, 2012: Ronald #718, Simon #180.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Ronald held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Simon in 30.
Highest recorded here: Ronald #564 in 2018, Simon #87 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Ronald #627, Simon #606.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys18 shared years, 1955–1972
Ronald held the stronger position in 10 of those years, Simon in 8.
Highest recorded here: Ronald #26 in 1955, Simon #24 in 1970.
The order changed in 1965: Simon moved ahead. In 1964 they stood at #54 and #61; by 1965 that had become #58 and #45.
Most recent shared year, 1972: Ronald #88, Simon #26.
New Zealand · Boys15 shared years, 1954–1969
Ronald held the stronger position in 4 of those years, Simon in 11.
Highest recorded here: Ronald #36 in 1954, Simon #21 in 1969.
The order changed in 1958: Simon moved ahead. In 1957 they stood at #47 and #56; by 1958 that had become #58 and #44.
Most recent shared year, 1969: Ronald #98, Simon #21.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Ronald
Pairs where Ronald shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Eoin vs Ronald
In 1964 they stood at #83 and #89 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2012 they were #36 and #718.
Eoin · Ronald · 34 shared years, 1964–2012 · Started together, ended far apart
- Colin vs Ronald
In 1964 they stood at #89 and #89 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 0 places apart; by 2012 they were #169 and #718.
Colin · Ronald · 34 shared years, 1964–2012 · Started together, ended far apart
- Gary vs Ronald
In 1964 they stood at #84 and #89 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 5 places apart; by 2012 they were #310 and #718.
Gary · Ronald · 34 shared years, 1964–2012 · Started together, ended far apart
- Keith vs Ronald
In 1964 they stood at #96 and #89 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2012 they were #354 and #718.
Keith · Ronald · 34 shared years, 1964–2012 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Simon
Pairs where Simon shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Simon vs Calum
In 1996 they stood at #87 and #91 in England and Wales · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #606 and #3256.
Simon · Calum · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Craig vs Simon
In 1996 they stood at #81 and #87 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #1705 and #606.
Craig · Simon · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Mitchell vs Simon
In 1996 they stood at #79 and #87 in England and Wales · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #1538 and #606.
Mitchell · Simon · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Rory vs Simon
In 1996 they stood at #93 and #87 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #17 and #606.
Rory · Simon · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — started together, ended far apart.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs from Republic of Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Republic of Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Sinead
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #109 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2022 they were #2 and #905.
Grace · Sinead · 58 shared years, 1964–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Therese
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #127 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2015 they were #8 and #896.
Grace · Therese · 51 shared years, 1964–2015 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sarah vs Lorraine
In 1964 they stood at #46 and #47 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2018 they were #21 and #896.
Sarah · Lorraine · 50 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Pamela
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #116 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2017 they were #3 and #873.
Grace · Pamela · 46 shared years, 1964–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2010s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2010 and 2019.
- Hayley vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #57 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #478 and #4867.
Hayley · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natalie vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #634 and #4867.
Natalie · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #4867.
Jennifer · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Lily vs Nicola
In 1996 they stood at #85 and #87 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #2 and #4201.
Lily · Nicola · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Ronald | Simon |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Boys #627 (2025) | Norway · Boys #159 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Ronald and Simon both have 2 syllables.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Ronald
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #202 among boys in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1952–1972
Highest recorded position: #24 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1952 (recorded 1952–1972).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #627 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Simon
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #266 among boys in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1954–1997
Highest recorded position: #12 among boys in New Zealand, in 1976 (recorded 1954–1997).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #606 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys