What does Monroe mean?

Monroe ▼ as a boys' name is pronounced mun-ROH. It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Monroe 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 position in the world. Novelist H.H. Munro.

STARTS WITH Mo-

ASSOCIATED WITH scottish, gaelic, river, surname, 19th century

Variations

VARIANTS Monro, Munro, Munroe

How popular is Monroe?

Monroe is a somewhat popular first name for men (#766 out of 1220, Top 63%) and an even more popular last name for all people (#567 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Arnoe, Conroy, Donahoe, Donohoe, Macrae, Mannie, Mano, Manoa, Manoel, Manzo, Marloe, Maro, Marom, Marve, Maurie, Mauro, Menor, Mentor, Merce, Merom, Minor▼, Minos, Modred, Moe, Mohave, Moise, Mojave, Monkton, Montae, Montane, Montay, Monte▼, Montel, Montes, Montez, Montie, Montrel, Moore, Moorley, Moorly, Moray, Mordy, More, Morey, Mori, Morice, Moriel, Morio, Moris, Moriz, Morlee, Morley, Morly, Morrel, Morrey, Morrice, Morrie, Morris▼, Morrley (see Morley), Morrow, Morrowe (see Murrow), Morry, Morse, Mort, Morten, Morton▼, Morty, Morven, Mose▼, Moshe▲, Mosie, Mungo, Mynor, Myron▼ and Roscoe▼. These names tend to be less frequently used than Monroe.