Rock

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROK /ˈrɑk/High

Meaning: From the word rock — 'a rock, a stone' (solid, steadfast); also a short form of Rocco ('rest'); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Solid as stone: Rock is the word-name 'a rock' (and short for Rocco). Bold, tough, and warm.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Italian

MeaningFrom the word rock — 'a rock, a stone' (solid, steadfast); also a short form of Rocco ('rest'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5566 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1957

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,681

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

Rock comes from the word rock, 'a rock, a stone' (suggesting strength and steadfastness), and is also a short form of Rocco, from Germanic, 'rest' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, tough, all-American word-name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-rock at the root, and tough.

Did you know? Rock means 'a rock, a stone' — solid, steadfast, strong — and is also a short form of Rocco; a bold, tough word-name (boxer Rocky echoes it).

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Rock — routes layered

Variations

RoccoRockyRoc

Nicknames

Rocky

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If you like Rock…

Rocco— a source name

Rocky— a fellow Roc- name

Stone— a companion mineral word-name

Cliff— another rugged nature word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rock mean?

Rock is the word for 'a rock, a stone' (solid, strong), and a short form of Rocco; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rock?

It's said ROK /ˈrɑk/ — a single syllable.

Is Rock a boy or girl name?

Rock is a boy's name.

How popular is Rock?

Rock is a rare name in the U.S.