Roko

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Pronounced ROH-koh /ˈroʊ.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Croatian form/short of Rok (Roch/Rocco), likely from a Germanic root for 'rest; repose' and tied to the popular Saint Roch. Short, sturdy, and Slavic.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy Croatian name: Roko comes from Rok/Roch, linked to 'rest; repose' (said 'ROH-koh'). Short and Slavic.

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Origin LowCroatian

MeaningA Croatian form/short of Rok (Roch/Rocco), likely from a Germanic root for 'rest; repose' and tied to the popular Saint Roch. Short, sturdy, and Slavic.

U.S. rank (2024)#10665 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 69

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

Roko is Croatian, a form of Rok/Roch (Rocco), tied to the beloved Saint Roch and likely a Germanic root for 'rest; repose.' It reads short and sturdy — very popular in Croatia, rare in the U.S. (said 'ROH-koh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., common in Croatia. Rare, sturdy, and Slavic.

Did you know? Roko is the Croatian form of Rok — itself from Roch/Rocco, a saint's name likely meaning 'rest; repose' — a short, sturdy, distinctly Croatian name (said 'ROH-koh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Roko — Croatian Rok/Roch/Rocco; saint's name; root debated

Variations

RokRoccoRoco

Nicknames

RoKoko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roko mean?

Roko is a Croatian form of Rok (Roch/Rocco), likely 'rest; repose,' tied to Saint Roch. The exact root is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Roko?

It's said ROH-koh /ˈroʊ.koʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roko a boy or girl name?

Roko is a boy's name.

How popular is Roko?

Roko is a rare name in the U.S. and common in Croatia.