Monroe vs Psalm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Monroe Rank #571
Psalm Rank #1,172

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 vs #1172 for Psalm.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Monroe ___

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

Psalm ___

  • Psalm Isaiah
  • Psalm David
  • Psalm Grace
  • Psalm Emmanuel
  • Psalm Elijah
  • Psalm Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Monroe

Lennox Presley Jagger Bowie Lennon

If you choose Psalm

Saint True North Genesis Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe or Psalm more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Psalm at #1172 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Psalm mean?

Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin). Psalm means "sacred song, hymn" (Greek origin).

Are Monroe and Psalm boy or girl names?

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

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