Rocco

Rocco - A very unique male name

Rocco appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #293. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rocco and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rocco? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rocco. The baby boy name Rocco was given to 636 baby boys in 2025, ranking #463 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,305 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rocco peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 259.

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Rocco is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rocco is currently topping the baby name charts in Connecticut at position #163 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,064.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rocco is where you live.

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Rocco origin and meaning

Italian, from Germanic — exact root disputed

Uncertain — the name of Saint Rocco (Roch); proposed Germanic roots include elements meaning 'rest' and 'roar', neither proven

Rocco is the Italian form of the name of Saint Roch, the plague saint whose cult spread his name across Italy. Its Germanic root behind the saint's name is genuinely disputed. In the US it has ticked along since 1910 and is currently rising with other punchy Italian boys' names.

Origin uncertain

Rocco is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Rocco, pop culture references for the name Rocco and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rocco

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rocco, sorted by popularity.

Ricky / Rick / Ross / Rickey / Rex / Royce / Rocky / Reece / Reese / Roscoe /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Rocco

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rocco a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rocco?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROK-oh · /ˈrɒkoʊ/

Around the world

• Roch (French) — The French form of Saint Roch's name.
• Roque (Spanish) — The Spanish form of the same saint's name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rocky — The familiar English nickname form, also used as a given name.

Nicknames: Rocky

Famous bearers

• Rocco Baldelli — Former major-league outfielder and manager of the Minnesota Twins (b. 1981) Contemporary
• Rocco Mediate — Professional golfer, runner-up at the 2008 US Open (b. 1962) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Rocco is picked for its tough, compact Italian swagger — two syllables with a lot of punch. It reads as confident and a little rebellious next to softer boys' names.

Worth knowing

• Rocky jokes and the film boxer association come with the territory.