Rooney Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rooney Name at a Glance

Name	Rooney
Meaning	Red haired.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rooney Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rooney means “Red haired”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rooney Name Origin

Our database records Rooney under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rooney a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rooney is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rooney

When considering Rooney for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.