Edmund vs Monroe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

Playground Safety Score

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Monroe

Girl #571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mouth of the River Roe"

Origin: Gaelic/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roe, Monnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edmund Rank #1,184
Monroe Rank #571

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

Monroe ___

  • Monroe Grace
  • Monroe Rose
  • Monroe Lee
  • Monroe Blair
  • Monroe June
  • Monroe Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

If you choose Monroe

Lennox Presley Jagger Bowie Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Monroe mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin).

Are Edmund and Monroe boy or girl names?

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

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