Monroe
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Popularity
#571
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
23,536
Peak Year
#776 in 2021
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scottish surname originally denoting someone from the mouth of the River Roe in Ireland.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Marilyn Monroe
Iconic American actress, model, and singer
James Monroe
Fifth President of the United States
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