Astoria vs Rooney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Astoria

Girl #2,003 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Astor estate (hawk's home)"

Origin: German/American

Cultural Roots

American Greek influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,003
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tori, Ria, Astie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rooney

Girl #1,974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the champion, hero"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,974
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Roo, Rone

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Astoria Rank #2,003
Rooney Rank #1,974

Rooney is more popular, ranked #1974 vs #2003 for Astoria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Astoria ___

  • Astoria Rose
  • Astoria Jane
  • Astoria Grace
  • Astoria Maeve
  • Astoria Pearl
  • Astoria Quinn

Rooney ___

  • Rooney Mae
  • Rooney Kate
  • Rooney Claire
  • Rooney Jane
  • Rooney Sloane
  • Rooney Blaise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Astoria

Cordelia Vivienne Dashiell Edmund Isadora

If you choose Rooney

Quinn Finley Sloane Shea Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astoria or Rooney more popular?

Rooney is more popular, ranked #1974 compared to Astoria at #2003 in the United States.

What do Astoria and Rooney mean?

Astoria means "from the Astor estate (hawk's home)" (German/American origin). Rooney means "descendant of the champion, hero" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Astoria and Rooney boy or girl names?

Astoria is primarily a girl name. Rooney is primarily a girl name.

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