Jean vs Monroe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Jean Rank #1,141

Monroe Rank #1,282

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Jean or Monroe more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Jean and Monroe mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jean and Monroe boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.