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Roosevelt

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: From the Dutch surname Roosevelt — roos, 'rose', plus veld, 'field' — 'rose field'High

In 30 seconds: A field of roses, presidential-strong: Roosevelt is the Dutch 'rose field' — honored through two great U.S. presidents. Distinguished, bold, and historic.
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Origin HighDutch
MeaningFrom the Dutch surname Roosevelt — roos, 'rose', plus veld, 'field' — 'rose field'
U.S. rank (2024)#4150 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1933
Total births (all-time)≈ 37,637

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193318952024

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 — roos, 'rose', plus veld, 'field' — 'rose field'. Honored through Presidents Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt, it's a distinguished, historic American name.

It registers thinly today. Rare, rose-field at the root, and historic.

Did you know? Roosevelt means 'rose field' in Dutch — and is honored across America for presidents Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt; many boys bear it as a tribute.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Roosevelt — etymology

Variations

Rosevelt

Nicknames

RoseyVelt

Famous Bearers

  • ★Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919)
    26th U.S. president (surname bearer).

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roosevelt mean?

Roosevelt is Dutch for 'rose field'.

How do you pronounce Roosevelt?

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

Is Roosevelt a boy or girl name?

Roosevelt is a boy's name.

How popular is Roosevelt?

Roosevelt is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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