Loretta vs Monroe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loretta

Girl #677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory crown"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#677
Total SSA Count
422
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Retta, Lori, Lorrie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Loretta Rank #677
Monroe Rank #571

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 vs #677 for Loretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Loretta ___

  • Loretta Mae
  • Loretta Jean
  • Loretta Ann
  • Loretta Lynn
  • Loretta Grace
  • Loretta Sue

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 Loretta

Rosetta Vera Mabel Darlene Clifford

If you choose Monroe

Lennox Presley Jagger Bowie Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loretta or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Loretta at #677 in the United States.

What do Loretta and Monroe mean?

Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin). Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin).

Are Loretta and Monroe boy or girl names?

Loretta is primarily a girl name. Monroe is primarily a girl name.

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