Monroe vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Perseus Rank #1,293

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Monroe or Perseus more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Perseus mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Monroe and Perseus boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.