How to say it
ROC · co
ˈrɑː.koʊ
Masculine
Rocco
Rest, repose
What it means
An Italian name from the Germanic hrok, 'rest,' carried by Saint Roch, protector against plague.
Rocco is an Italian classic from the Germanic hrok, meaning 'rest' or 'repose.' Saint Roch, the medieval pilgrim invoked against the plague, spread it across Catholic Europe. It reads warm, sturdy, and unmistakably Italian, with a tough-guy charm that Hollywood likes. Madonna picked it for her son. Said RAH-koh.
How to spell Rocco
The standard spelling is Rocco. Common variants include Rocko, Roch, Rocky, but Rocco is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #283 in 1922, currently #459 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
- Nickname
Rocky.
- Spelling
From Saint Roch; an Italian staple.
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.
- Rocco Mediate American professional golfer on the PGA Tour
Spelling variants
- Rocko
- Roch
- Rocky
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Common questions
- What does the name Rocco mean?
- An Italian name from the Germanic hrok, 'rest,' carried by Saint Roch, protector against plague.
- What does Rocco mean in Italian?
- In Italian, Rocco means "Rest, repose." Rocco is an Italian classic from the Germanic hrok, meaning 'rest' or 'repose.' Saint Roch, the medieval pilgrim invoked against the plague, spread it across Catholic Europe. It reads warm, sturdy, and unmistakably Italian, with a tough-guy charm that Hollywood likes. Madonna picked it for her son. Said RAH-koh.
- How do you pronounce Rocco?
- Rocco is pronounced ˈrɑː.koʊ. Say it as ROC-co, with the stress on the "roc" syllable.
- How do you spell Rocco?
- The standard spelling is Rocco. Common spelling variants include Rocko, Roch, Rocky.
- Is Rocco a boy or girl name?
- Rocco is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Rocco?
- Rocco ranked #459 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.