Rocco: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ROK-oh · 2 syllables
Rocco means “rest”, from Italian and Germanic.
From the Italian form of the name of French 14th century saint Roch, of Germanic origin. The meaning is obscure; Old High German hruoh (“crow”) (from Proto-Germanic *hrokaz), hrok (“rest”) (modern Ruhe) and rohon (“to roar”) (modern rohren) have been suggested.
- Meaning
- rest
- Origin
- Italian, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- ROK-oh
- US rank (2025)
- #459
- US babies a year
- about 609 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Rocco?
Rocco was the #459 name in the US in 2025, given to 679 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #459 |
| England & Wales | #163 |
| Scotland | #198 |
| Northern Ireland | #334 |
| Ireland | #247 |
| Canada | #679 |
| Australia | #200 |
How old are people named Rocco?
Half of US adults named Rocco are older than 45; most are between 18 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Rocco
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Rocco have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Camila
- Digby
- Alessandro
- Tony
- Hamish
Names like Rocco
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Rocco
What does the name Rocco mean?
Rocco means “rest”. It comes from Italian and Germanic.
How do you pronounce Rocco?
Rocco is pronounced ROK-oh.
How popular is the name Rocco?
Rocco was the #459 name in the US in 2025, given to 679 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Rocco?
Half of US adults named Rocco are older than 45. Most are between 18 and 81.