How to say it
BROCK
brɒk
Masculine
Brock
Badger
What it means
An English surname from Old English brocc, 'badger,' itself a borrowing from a Celtic root.
Brock comes from the Old English brocc, 'badger,' a word borrowed from a Celtic source seen in Irish broc and Welsh broch, from Proto-Celtic brokkos. In medieval England it was used both as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a badger and for people who lived near badger setts. The animal carried associations of toughness and grit, and the name later moved to the first-name slot as a short, sturdy choice. Brock eased to rank 810 in 2025, down from 702.
How to spell Brock
The standard spelling is Brock. Common variants include Broc, Brok, but Brock is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #243 in 2003, currently #810 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
BROK, one syllable, rhymes with rock.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Brock Lesnar American professional wrestler and former UFC heavyweight champion
Spelling variants
- Broc
- Brok
Names with the same feeling
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Common questions
- What does the name Brock mean?
- An English surname from Old English brocc, 'badger,' itself a borrowing from a Celtic root.
- What does Brock mean in English?
- In English, Brock means "Badger." Brock comes from the Old English brocc, 'badger,' a word borrowed from a Celtic source seen in Irish broc and Welsh broch, from Proto-Celtic brokkos. In medieval England it was used both as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a badger and for people who lived near badger setts. The animal carried associations of toughness and grit, and the name later moved to the first-name slot as a short, sturdy choice. Brock eased to rank 810 in 2025, down from 702.
- How do you pronounce Brock?
- Brock is pronounced brɒk. Say it as BROCK, with the stress on the "brock" syllable.
- How do you spell Brock?
- The standard spelling is Brock. Common spelling variants include Broc, Brok.
- Is Brock a boy or girl name?
- Brock is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Brock?
- Brock ranked #810 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.