Rooney - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Rooney \ro(o)-ney\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "red-haired". Actor Mickey Rooney.

Rooney has 4 variant forms: Roone, Rowan, Rowen and Rowney.

Baby names that sound like Rooney are Ronny and Roane.

Rooney is a very rare 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 Rooney. Compare Rooney with related baby names.