The nameRocco
Rocco is an Italian boy's name, the Italian form of Roch.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Like Roch, its origin is debated; it is often linked to a Germanic element hrok, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Italian, probably of Germanic origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1960s, after Visconti's film Rocco and His Brothers (1960).
Popularity of the name Rocco
Rocco in France
1965peak year (35 births)
850babies named Rocco in France since 1900
Rocco was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 255 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Rocco. Its rise began around 1906, and it peaked in 1965. Half of all babies named Rocco in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rocco mean?
Like Roch, its origin is debated; it is often linked to a Germanic element hrok, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Rocco?
Italian, probably of Germanic origin.
Is Rocco a girl's or a boy's name?
Rocco is a boy's name.