Jocko

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOK-oh /ˈdʒɒk.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Jock (itself a Scottish nickname for John/Jack, 'God is gracious'), given a friendly -o ending. Sporty and informal in feel.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy nickname name: Jocko grows from Jock/John ('God is gracious') (said 'JOK-oh'). Friendly and sporty.

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Origin LowEnglish, Scottish

MeaningA pet form of Jock (itself a Scottish nickname for John/Jack, 'God is gracious'), given a friendly -o ending. Sporty and informal in feel.

U.S. rank (2025)#12887 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jocko builds on Jock, the Scottish nickname for John/Jack ('God is gracious'), plus a warm -o. It reads breezy and informal - rare as a formal given name in the U.S. (said 'JOK-oh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar as a nickname. Rare, sporty, and friendly.

Did you know? Jocko is a playful pet form of Jock - the Scottish nickname for John or Jack, 'God is gracious' - with a friendly -o ending that gives it a sporty, informal ring (said 'JOK-oh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Jocko — pet form of Jock/John; 'God is gracious'

Variations

JockJackoJocky

Nicknames

JockJo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jocko mean?

Jocko is a pet form of Jock (a Scottish nickname for John/Jack), 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Jocko?

It's said JOK-oh /ˈdʒɒk.oʊ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jocko a boy or girl name?

Jocko is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jocko?

Jocko is a rare name in the U.S.