Rooney name meaning

By
Updated: March 20th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: Roo-nee
Meaning: Hero
Add to favorites

What does Rooney mean?

Outlandish Rooney's origin is Celtic, meaning of Rooney is "Hero" aimed at both boys and girls is used particulary in English.

How do I pronounce Rooney?

Roo-nee is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Rooney. ro(o)-ney is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Rooney

Roon

Names that rhyme with Rooney

How popular is the name Rooney?

Rooney is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1943 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 1967, it ranked 2348th when 73 boy were named Rooney.

Over 776 babies in United States have been named Rooney. The first name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales still in use today. Rooney is a common name in Kenya while somewhat familiar name in Egypt, Nigeria, Somalia, Brazil, Uganda and Malawi.

As per our findings, over 3000 babies have been bestowed Rooney around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018445222242573
2017471220345844
2016710811389538
2015397026405736
2014368728391538
View more ▾View full list ▾

Facts

Numerological analysis of Rooney

Overcoming obstacles is your thing. Even if you prefer others to do the heavy lifting for you, there's no doubt you can handle it yourself. You have so many talents you could work with. Why don't you write a book yourself? Or channel your creativity someplace else except work? You predict things before they happen. You often push yourself to accomplish more than expected when it comes to your career.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Rooney

  •  Erwana - Erwana means "Shrub or Yew" is of Celtic origin
  •  Jennifer - Famous unisex name Jennifer is originated from Welsh and Celtic which is used largely in English, German and Norwegian languages, meaning of Jennifer is "White Wave, Smooth or Race or Woman"
  •  Gildas is originated from Welsh and Celtic is prevalently used in Welsh and English used as a unisex name, Gildas means "Hair or Golden"
  •  Avon - Desirable and Conifer Celtic Avon means "River" and is given to both genders is dominantly used in English
  •  Kam - Unheard-of Kam is used particulary in Hindi and English is of Gypsy, Old English and English origin, Kam means "Love" is commonly bestowed upon both genders
View more names similar to Rooney

Middle names for Rooney

These are some of the familiar and teeny-weeny options for Rooney middle names.

View more middle names that goes with Rooney.

Famous people named Rooney

  • Rooney, primary musical project of singer-songwriter Robert Schwartzman
  • In 2015 drama, romance flick, Carol, Rooney Mara played Therese Belivet.

  • Boys names beginning with R
  • Girls names beginning with R
  • American Baby Names
  • Celtic Baby Names
  • English Baby Names
  • Baby Names that mean Hero

Share your opinion on Rooney
Enter Code: captcha