Monroe vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Nova mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Monroe and Nova boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.