Monroe vs Jean

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

✓ All Clear

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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Jean Rank #1,141

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

Is Monroe or Jean more popular?

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

What do Monroe and Jean mean?

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

Are Monroe and Jean boy or girl names?

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