Monroe
Monroe comes from the Scottish Gaelic "bun" (mouth, river mouth) and "Ró" (the Roe river) — meaning "from the mouth of the Roe." James Monroe (1758-1831), the 5th US President and author of the Monroe Doctrine, is the most famous American bearer. Monroe was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, peaking at #201 in 1880. Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962), the actress born Norma Jeane Mortenson who took her stage name from the President, gave the name a Hollywood charge. Monroe is a male name of Scottish Gaelic origin that means "From the Roe river (mouth of the Roe)". Vintage, American, and a little Hollywood. The name sounds historic. Monroes tend to be charismatic. US peaked #201 in 1880. Now top 600. Well-known people named Monroe include James Monroe (US President), Marilyn Monroe (actress), Monroe (Scottish Gaelic name). Common variations and related forms of Monroe include Munro (variant), Munroe (variant), Mun (short form).