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The baby name Rocco is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: [ˈrɔkko] (ROH-koh); English: /ˈrɒkoʊ/ or /ˈroʊkoʊ/ (ROK-oh / ROH-koh).

Rocco is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Italian: [ˈrɔkko] (ROH-koh); English: /ˈrɒkoʊ/ or /ˈroʊkoʊ/ (ROK-oh / ROH-koh)

What is the meaning of the name Rocco ?

The baby name Rocco is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: [ˈrɔkko] (ROH-koh); English: /ˈrɒkoʊ/ or /ˈroʊkoʊ/ (ROK-oh / ROH-koh).

Rocco is Italian in Origin.

Rocco is the Italian form of a medieval given name spread by the cult of Saint Rocco (Saint Roch), a 14th-century healer invoked against plague. Most scholars trace it to Old High German hrok (or hroch) meaning “rest, repose,” though some connect it to hroc, “rook, crow”; both readings contribute to its quiet-strength aura. In Italian it has long signaled steadfastness and protection through its saintly patronage.

The name gained use across Europe from the late Middle Ages: French Roch, German Rochus, Spanish and Portuguese Roque, Polish Roch, Slovene Rok, and Croatian Roko. English nicknames include Rocky and Roc. Brought to English-speaking countries by Italian migrants, Rocco has appeared in the United States since the early 1900s, enjoying periodic revivals and a contemporary, punchy sound. Notable bearers include chef Rocco DiSpirito and baseball manager Rocco Baldelli.

Rocco has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rocco

Rocco Granata Actor · Born 1938 · Belgium Rocco Granata is best known as a Belgian singer and songwriter, famous for his hit song 'Marina' which became an international success in the late 1950s. Although he is primarily recognized for his music, he also ventured into acting and has been a prominent figure in Belgium's entertainment industry.

Celebrity babies named Rocco

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Rocco Ritchie Madonna singer ★★★★★ Guy Ritchie film director ★★★★★

Rocco – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2021 #1 — 429
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
IT Boys 0 #76 43,041 10,046
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
EE Boys 0 #122 4 2,087
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #131 7 1,769
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
Belgium Boys 2024 #157 32 401
MT Boys 0 #171 9 4,064
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
IT 0 #181 1,529 4,183
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
LU Boys 0 #192 27 4,970
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BG Boys 0 #217 4 3,850
NA Boys 0 #226 10 6,830
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
HR Boys 0 #233 26 3,997
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
Canada Boys 2024 #263 44 2,588
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
CZ Boys 0 #298 8 6,530
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
PL Boys 0 #334 7 6,459
MU Boys 0 #338 20 8,477
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
AR Boys 0 #371 98 7,628
UY Boys 0 #371 29 5,922
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
Germany Boys 0 #382 843 5,697
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
Germany 0 #394 44 2,542
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Austria Boys 0 #416 27 2,180
ZA 0 #425 23 14,421
United States Boys 2024 #430 609 7,044
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
PA Boys 0 #461 21 9,305
HK Boys 0 #498 30 12,905
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
IR Boys 0 #559 7 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BO Boys 0 #579 14 9,244
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
BD Boys 0 #600 6 10,045
CL Boys 0 #610 56 13,390
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
AR Girls 0 #626 5 8,289
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #663 20 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
NL Boys 0 #728 227 5,873
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Boys 0 #778 8 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
PE Boys 0 #817 62 14,506
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
Spain Boys 0 #846 85 5,610
CO Boys 0 #882 39 15,656
MX Boys 0 #900 83 16,355
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
ZA Boys 0 #947 234 25,619
NG Boys 0 #995 7 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,033 7 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,094 18 25,439
MA 0 #1,114 15 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,124 327 9,415
DZ 0 #1,147 30 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
TR 0 #1,193 19 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,592 23 28,008

Rocco is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Rocco

Rocco is predominantly a boy's name.
Rocco is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Italian: [ˈrɔkko] (ROH-koh); English: /ˈrɒkoʊ/ or /ˈroʊkoʊ/ (ROK-oh / ROH-koh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Roch, Rochus, Roco, Rokko, Rocky and Rocko.
Across languages, Rocco has these equivalents: Roch (French), Rochus (Latin/German), Rok (Slovene/Croatian), Roko (Croatian), Rocky/Rocko (English nicknames).
Yes, very popular — Rocco ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Rocco ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Rocco's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #409 in 2011 to #385 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Rocco are in our database, including Rocco Granata (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Rocco for their child, including Madonna and Guy Ritchie.