Broc

English

"badger"

Broc Origin and Meaning

The name Broc is a boy's name.

Broc is a concise masculine name with Celtic origins. Primarily derived from the Irish word 'broc' meaning badger, it carries connotations of strength and resilience. In Celtic culture, badgers were respected for their determination and protective nature. Broc may also be a shortened form of Brocton, an English place name meaning "brook settlement." As a given name, Broc remains uncommon but aligns with the modern trend toward short, strong-sounding boys' names. Its brevity and hard consonant ending give it a masculine edge, while its uncommon nature offers distinctiveness. The name has gained modest usage in English-speaking countries but has never entered mainstream popularity charts.