Monroe vs Melrose

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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Girl #3,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bare moor, headland"

Origin: Scottish

English Scottish American

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Melrose Rank #3,218

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #3218 for Melrose.

Is Monroe or Melrose more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Melrose at #3218 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Melrose mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Melrose means "bare moor, headland" (Scottish origin).

Are Monroe and Melrose boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Melrose is primarily a girl name.