Rooney

English or Gaelic surname

"descendent of the champion"

Rooney Origin and Meaning

The name Rooney is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "descendent of the champion".

Rooney is one of many bouncy Irish surnames that could make an agreeable first, once tied to Mickey Rooney (who was actually born Joseph Yule) in his young and spunky Andy Hardy period.

Young "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" actress Rooney Mara (born Patricia Rooney) gives it class and glamour--as well as bringing it into the unisex category. Roone is a cool short form.

Rooney Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1380 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Rooney

• 1380 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Rooney

• William Henry Fitzhugh "Rooney" Lee U.S. Confederate General and Congressman from Virginia; son of General Robert E. Lee
• Rooney Roon American rapper of group Ultramagnetic MCs
• Rooney L. Bowen American politician
• Rooney Massara English Olympic rower
• John J. "Rooney" Sweeney American baseball player
• Wayne Rooney English footballer
• Mickey Rooney American actor

The name Rooney in Pop Culture

• Rooney American pop,rock band
• Rooney Doodle character from children's TV series The Doodlebops