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Rosevelt

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: A given name honoring the presidential surname Roosevelt, from the Dutch for 'rose field.' It surged as families named sons for the Roosevelt era, especially Franklin D. Roosevelt. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A namesake name: Rosevelt honors Roosevelt ('rose field,' Dutch), said 'ROH-zuh-velt.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin MediumDutch
MeaningA given name honoring the presidential surname Roosevelt, from the Dutch for 'rose field.' It surged as families named sons for the Roosevelt era, especially Franklin D. Roosevelt. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (1993)#9892 ↘ Falling
1993 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1933
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,074

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193319001993

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

Rosevelt honors the surname Roosevelt, from the Dutch for 'rose field.' It rose as American families named sons for the Roosevelt era, especially Franklin D. Roosevelt; it peaked in 1933 and faded after. Noted respectfully (said 'ROH-zuh-velt').

Rosevelt belonged to the New Deal generation and has grown rare since. Rare, vintage, and historic.

Did you know? Rosevelt is a Roosevelt namesake name that peaked around 1933 — as families honored the Roosevelt era, noted respectfully.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rosevelt — Namesake of Roosevelt; Dutch 'rose field'

Variations

RooseveltRoosveltRosaveldt

Nicknames

RoseyVelt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosevelt mean?

Rosevelt is a namesake of the surname Roosevelt, from the Dutch for 'rose field.'

How do you pronounce Rosevelt?

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

Is Rosevelt a boy or girl name?

Rosevelt is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Rosevelt?

Rosevelt peaked in the early nineteen-thirties and is rare today.

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