Monroe vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Gerald mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Monroe and Gerald boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.