Monroe vs Milton

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 #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Milton Rank #1,429

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Monroe or Milton more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Milton mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Monroe and Milton boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.