The name Rocco is a girl's name of German, Italian origin meaning "rest; crow, rook".

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A rock-and-roll version of Coco that could definitely be a possibility for contemporary girls, Rocco is a Italian name, derived from German. Borne St. Rocco, the patron saint of the sick, Rocco's origins are slightly murky though "rook, crow" from the Germanic hruoh, "rest" from hrok and "to roar" from rohōn have all been offered as possibilities.
 
With Rocki, Rocky, and Morocco being chosen for girls, you might be surprised to learn it has yet to enter the US stats.

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The name Rocco peaked for girls at #11720 in 1984. Rocco is also used for boys, ranking #459 in 2025.

The name Rocco is a boy's name of German, Italian origin meaning "rest; rook, crow; roar".

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Cool and edgy meets sunny and beachy with this charming Italian option that might be more timeless than you think. Borne by St. Rocco, the 14th-century patron of the sick, known for helping those with the plague, it has been appearing in the US charts since the 1890s, spiking in the 1920s, then again in the 2000s, after Madonna polished it up by choosing it for her soon with British director, Guy Ritchie.
 
While it may sound, well, rocky and rugged, the actual meaning of the name is debated. Possibilities include rook, crow" from the Germanic hruoh, "rest" from hrok and "to roar" from rohōn. As such, it may be viewed as a name with either spirited or gentle, easy-going energy, or a nature-inspired choice.
 Some notable Roccos include legendary boxers Rocky Graziano and Rocky Marciano (both born Rocco), celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, and Broadway producer Rocco Landesman.
 
A recent year saw Rocco appear in the US Top 500, while in England and Wales it ranked in the Top 300, and in Italy it made the Top 150.

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The name Rocco is currently ranked #459 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #283 in 1922. The name is most popular in ROCCO, ROCCO, and ROCCO. Rocco is occasionally used for girls in 1984.

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