Rosemary

Pronunciation: [ r-OHZM-ehr-ee ]

Boy Name #28,824 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rosemary is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OHZM-ehr-ee.

Parents who love the name Rosemary often also consider Rose, Rosa, Rosie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,824
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Rosendo #4701

Nicknames

Ros Roy Rosie Roseie

Also a Girl Name

Rosemary is also used as a girl name, ranked #302.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosemary

Is Rosemary a boy or girl name?

Rosemary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28824. As a girl name, it is ranked #302. Rosemary is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Rosemary?

Rosemary is pronounced r-OHZM-ehr-ee.

How popular is the name Rosemary?

Rosemary is currently ranked #28824 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Rosemary?

Common nicknames for Rosemary include Ros, Roy, Rosie, and Roseie.

Is Rosemary a common or rare name?

Rosemary is an uncommon name, ranked #28824 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rosemary

Rosemary is a boy name .

Is Rosemary a boy or girl name? Rosemary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,824 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #302. Rosemary is more commonly used as a girl name.

Rosemary is currently ranked #28,824 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Rosemary include Ros, Roy, Rosie, and Roseie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Rosemary include Rosendo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.