Roc

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROK /ˈrɒk/High

Meaning: A trimmed spelling of Rock ('strength; a boulder') and a short form of Rocco ('rest'); it also echoes the roc, the giant bird of Middle Eastern legend. Bold; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold one-beat name: Roc reads as 'rock' (strength), shortens Rocco, and echoes the mythic bird (said 'ROK'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Italian

MeaningA trimmed spelling of Rock ('strength; a boulder') and a short form of Rocco ('rest'); it also echoes the roc, the giant bird of Middle Eastern legend. Bold; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#9528 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 287

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

Roc is a spelling of Rock ('strength; a boulder'), a short form of Rocco ('rest'), and an echo of the mythic roc. Bold and brief, its routes are uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'ROK').

It appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, bold, and brief.

Did you know? Roc reads as a trimmed 'Rock' (strength), a short form of Rocco, and an echo of the roc, the giant bird of legend - a bold one-beat name whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ROK').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Roc — Rock / Rocco / mythic roc; routes uncertain

Variations

RockRoccoRoq

Nicknames

RockyRoc

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roc mean?

Roc reads as 'Rock' (strength), shortens Rocco, and echoes the mythic roc bird. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Roc?

It's said ROK /ˈrɒk/ - one syllable.

Is Roc a boy or girl name?

Roc is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Roc?

Roc is a rare name in the U.S.