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Morocco

♂ Boy

Pronounced mə-ROK-oh /məˈrɒk.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the country Morocco — its name via Marrakesh, from the Berber/Arabic for 'the land of God' or 'the far west' (al-Maghrib); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Morocco: Morocco is a place-name — the North African land. Bold, cultural, and warm (said 'mə-ROK-oh').
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningFrom the country Morocco — its name via Marrakesh, from the Berber/Arabic for 'the land of God' or 'the far west' (al-Maghrib); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6345 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720052024

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

Morocco comes from the country Morocco — its English name via the city Marrakesh, from the Berber/Arabic, variously 'the land of God' and 'the far west' (al-Maghrib; routes layered, which we note). A bold, cultural place-name (nickname Rocco).

In the U.S. it appears as a place-name. Rare, from-Morocco at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Morocco is the North African country, its name coming via Marrakesh (Berber/Arabic, variously 'the land of God' and 'the far west', al-Maghrib) — a bold, cultural place-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mə-ROK-oh').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Morocco — place-name; routes layered

Variations

MarokoMarocco

Nicknames

Rocco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Morocco mean?

Morocco is the North African country (via Marrakesh, 'the land of God; the far west'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Morocco?

It's said mə-ROK-oh /məˈrɒk.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Morocco a boy or girl name?

Morocco is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Morocco?

Morocco is a very rare name in the U.S.

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