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Roosevelt

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Pronounced ROH-zuh-velt /ˈroʊ.zə.vɛlt/Medium

Meaning: From the Dutch surname Roosevelt — 'a rose field' (roos, 'rose', + veld, 'field'); a presidential surname; strongly boy-leaning; here for girls; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A rose field: Roosevelt is a Dutch surname-name. Stately, modern, and warm. Strongly boy-leaning (here for girls).

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Origin LowDutch

MeaningFrom the Dutch surname Roosevelt — 'a rose field' (roos, 'rose', + veld, 'field'); a presidential surname; strongly boy-leaning; here for girls; we note the surname

U.S. rank (2025)#8765 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1933

Total births (all-time)≈ 362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Roosevelt comes from the Dutch surname Roosevelt — 'a rose field' (roos, 'rose', + veld, 'field'); a presidential surname (we note the surname). Strongly boy-leaning, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'ROH-zuh-velt').

In the U.S. it appears overwhelmingly for boys; here for a girl. Very rare for girls, a-rose-field at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Roosevelt means 'a rose field' in Dutch (roos, 'rose', + veld, 'field') — a stately presidential surname, used here (rarely) for a girl (we note the surname; said 'ROH-zuh-velt').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Roosevelt — surname/place; boy-leaning

Variations

Rosevelt

Nicknames

RoseVelt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roosevelt mean?

Roosevelt is a Dutch surname-name — 'a rose field' (roos + veld). It is strongly boy-leaning; here for a girl. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Roosevelt?

It's said ROH-zuh-velt /ˈroʊ.zə.vɛlt/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roosevelt a boy or girl name?

Roosevelt is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its rare use as a girl's name.

How popular is Roosevelt?

Roosevelt is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.