Roe
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: From Rome, strength, power
Origin: Italian/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #8248 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Rome. Shares the meaning 'From Rome, strength, power.'
Similar names: roel, roen, roey, rome, romeh, rone, rooke, rose
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Roe? About 1 in 158,500 babies born in 2025 were named Roe, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Roe
What does the name Roe mean?
Roe means “From Rome, strength, power” from Italian/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Roe?
Roe has Italian/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “From Rome, strength, power”.
How popular is Roe?
Roe ranked #7885 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Roe most popular?
Roe peaked in 1916 with 25 babies registered that year.
Is Roe a boy or girl name?
Roe is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 81% of Roes are boys and 19% are girls.
Is the name Roe rising or falling in popularity?
Roe has risen 1873 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9758 in 2020 to #7885 in 2025.
How long has Roe been recorded?
Roe appears in birth records across 87 years — from 1881 through 2025.