At a Glance
- Meaning
- Descendant of the champion
- Origin
- Irish (surname)
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- ROO-nee
Rooney is an Irish (surname) unisex name meaning “Descendant of the champion”. It appears in our list of 200+ Best Strong Baby Girl Names (With Meanings) – 2026.
Meaning & Origin of Rooney
Meaning: Descendant of the champion.
Origin: Irish (surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Rooney
ROO-neeIPA /ˈruːni/
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