Monroe - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Monroe \m(o)-nroe, mon-roe\ is pronounced mun-ROH. It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "mouth of the river Rotha, in Ireland". Originated as a surname for those who lived near the river's mouth. The fifth US President, James Monroe (19th century), was known for his Monroe Doctrine, which by forbidding foreign interference in the Americas, helped define the new country's place in the world. Novelist H.H. Munro.

Monroe has 3 variant forms: Monro, Munro and Munroe.

Baby names that sound like Monroe are Minor, Mynor and Menor.

Monroe is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Monroe. Click here to compare Monroe with related baby names.