Monroe - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Monroe \m(o)-n

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 American 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 somewhat common first name for men (#766 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#523 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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