Horse spring or rose spring
Derived from Old English elements, the name likely refers to a spring or well associated with horses or wild roses. It transitioned from a surname to a rare given name, often associated with the town in New Mexico.
Less common today
Roswell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,511 in 2020.
Former US Deputy Secretary of Defense
American businessman and founder of Roswell, Georgia
Character in the Marvel Universe · Marvel Comics
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
