Roco
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Roco is a Germanic name associated with the meaning “rest”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Roco
Roco is a masculine name with Germanic origins, widely adopted in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures as a variant of Rocco. The original Germanic element 'hroc' or 'hrok' means 'rest' or 'repose'. The name gained prominence through Saint Roch (known as San Rocco in Italian), a 14th-century French saint revered for his care of plague victims. He is the patron saint of invalids, dogs, and pilgrims. Roco carries connotations of strength, steadfastness, and comfort.
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Gender Usage of the Name Roco
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Roco is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Roco
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Roco is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 3.11M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.85M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 1,000M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Roco was last recorded at #4,852 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,278 in 1959. Its lowest recorded position was #11,223 in 2011. Over the last 64 years (1959–2023) the name fell -3574 places (from #1,278 to #4,852).
Characteristics of the Name Roco
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- R — Boy Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Roco contains two syllables with a rhythmic, repetitive structure. It is honored in Christian tradition through Saint Roch, known for his endurance during historical plagues. The name carries a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Roco
Middle name suggestions for RocoMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Roco is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Roco Andrew · Roco Albert · Roco Alfred · Roco Antwan · Roco Antwon. View all 40 suggested middle names.
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Rocko · Rocco · Rico · View all 7 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Roco in ASL
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