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At a Glance: Name: Roosevelt – Meaning: rose field (or possibly 'rush field') – Origin: Dutch (surname, transferred to given-name use) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: ROH-zuh-velt
Roosevelt started out as a Dutch surname before it crossed over into use as a given name, and today it's a name for any gender. You'll often hear it explained simply as meaning 'rose field,' but that's not the full story — it could just as easily come from a different Dutch farm name meaning 'rush field,' and the exact origin is genuinely uncertain. Said ROH-zuh-velt, it's grouped with bohemian, globe-trotting, nature-loving name styles.
Meaning & Origin of Roosevelt
Meaning: Rose field (or possibly 'rush field').
Origin: Dutch (surname, transferred to given-name use).
A common claim: rose field Actually: Commonly given as simply 'rose field', but the source could equally be a different Dutch farm name meaning 'rush field' — the exact origin is genuinely uncertain.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Roosevelt
Phonetic: ROH-zuh-velt IPA: /ˈroʊzəvɛlt/
Popularity of Roosevelt
Roosevelt's biggest year on record was 1905, when 264 babies got the name and it ranked #91 nationally; by 2024 that had dropped to just 26 babies, putting it at #4150.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1895–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Roosevelt mean?
Rose field (or possibly ‘rush field’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Roosevelt)
How do you pronounce Roosevelt?
Roosevelt is pronounced ROH-zuh-velt (IPA: /ˈroʊzəvɛlt/).
Is Roosevelt a popular name right now?
Roosevelt peaked at #91 in 1905 and is ranked #4150 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1895–2024.)
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