Roosevelt
Roosevelt: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹoʊ.zə.vɛlt/ · /ˈɹoʊ.zə.vəlt/
Meaning and origin of Roosevelt
Root meaning: “wild rose / poppy?”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, given in honor of the presidents.
Etymology
From a Dutch name of a farm, either Rozenveld (one in Zeeland) or Ruiseveld (one in Brabant), from Middle Dutch; the former could be a compound of rose (“wild rose / poppy?”) + velt (“open country; field”) or like the latter of rusch (“rush reed”) + velt, “open land growing with rushes”.
How popular is Roosevelt?
Since 1880, 363 girls and 37,661 boys in the U.S. have been named Roosevelt (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1515 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #91 in 1905. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Roosevelt FAQ
What does the name Roosevelt mean?
Roosevelt traces back to a root meaning "wild rose / poppy?". A male given name transferred from the surname, given in honor of the presidents. From a Dutch name of a farm, either Rozenveld (one in Zeeland) or Ruiseveld (one in Brabant), from Middle Dutch; the former could be a compound of rose (“wild rose / poppy?”) + velt (“open country; field”) or like the latter of rusch (“rush reed”) + velt, “open land growing with rushes”.
What is the origin of the name Roosevelt?
Roosevelt is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Roosevelt?
Since 1880, 363 girls and 37,661 boys in the U.S. have been named Roosevelt (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1515 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #91 in 1905. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Roosevelt a boy or girl name?
Roosevelt is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 363 girls and 37,661 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.