Rocco

Rocco is a boy's name of German origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 609 boys in the United States.

Rocco at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German · Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rocco

Rocco belongs to the German and Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rocco first appears in Social Security records in 1891. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #283 in 1922, and in 2024 609 babies received the name — 30,998 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rocco in US records

First recorded (US)
1891
Best US rank
#283 in 1922
Peak year
2009
Babies named Rocco in 2024
609
Total since 1880
30,998

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rocco mean?

The meaning of Rocco is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its German origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rocco a boy or girl name?

Rocco is a boy name. In 2024, 609 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rocco?

Rocco comes from the German and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Rocco?

Rocco first appears in US records in 1891. Its best-ever ranking was #283 in 1922, and 609 babies were given the name in 2024.

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