Rosh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rosh is a Hebrew name meaning 'head' or 'chief'.
Meaning of the Name Rosh
Rosh is a Hebrew name meaning 'head' or 'chief'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'rosh' which means 'head' or 'top'. In Hebrew culture, the head is considered to be the most important part of the body and is symbolic of leadership and authority. Rosh can also be seen as a short form of the Hebrew name Roshan, which means 'born at dawn' or 'first light'.
Popularity of the Name Rosh
The popularity for the name Rosh peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 5 births, which ranked number 16,640 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Rosh had the most male births in 1980 with 5, which ranked number 6,250 out of 7,294 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Rosh
Popularity of Rosh by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rosh. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rosh in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rosh is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rosh
Because Rosh is such an uncommon name, we have no projection data available for it. Look no further if you are seeking a unique name! You can try additional names and search filters below.