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At a Glance: Name: Monroe – Meaning: connected to the River Roe in Ulster – most likely 'mouth of the Roe river,' though one source parses it as 'man of the River Roe' – Origin: Scottish/Irish (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: mun-ROH
Monroe is a Scottish and Irish surname, pronounced mun-ROH, that ties back to the River Roe in Ulster — most sources point to 'mouth of the Roe river,' though one traces it to 'man of the River Roe.' It's used as a gender-neutral name today, and shows up on lists for parents drawn to bohemian, free-spirited, wandering-nature names.
Meaning & Origin of Monroe
Meaning: Connected to the river roe in ulster – most likely 'mouth of the roe river,' though one source parses it as 'man of the river roe'.
Origin: Scottish/Irish (surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Monroe
Phonetic: mun-ROH IPA: /mənˈroʊ/
Popularity of Monroe
Monroe hit its high point back in 1882, ranking #179 with 76 babies given the name; by 2024 it sat at #571, given to 529 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Monroe mean?
Connected to the river roe in ulster – most likely ‘mouth of the roe river,’ though one source parses it as ‘man of the river roe’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Monroe)
How do you pronounce Monroe?
Monroe is pronounced mun-ROH (IPA: /mənˈroʊ/).
Is Monroe a popular name right now?
Monroe peaked at #179 in 1882 and is ranked #571 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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