Cronan (surname)
# Cronan (surname)

Cronan is an Irish surname derived from the word "cron" which meant "brown" or "dark."

## Notable people

* Saint Cronan (Died 640), Abbot-bishop and patron of the diocese of Roscrea
* John P. Cronan, American attorney and federal district judge
* Michael Patrick Cronan (1951–2013), American graphic designer and artist
* Rich Cronin, American musician
* Selma Cronan (1913 – 2002), American aviator
* Thomas Cronan, American athlete
* William P. Cronan, Governor of Guam
* William S. Cronan, American Medal of Honor recipient
