Rock
Rock: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rock
Root meaning: “at the oak”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
As an English surname, from the noun rock. Compare Roach. * Also as an English surname, misdivision of Middle English atter oke (“at the oak”). Compare Nock. * As an English occupational surname, from Old Norse rokkr (“distaff”). Compare Rocker. * As an Irish surname, translated from names like Mac Conchairge (“son of the hound of the rock”), from cú + carraig, see also McHarg. * As a German surname Röck, variant of the personal name Rocco, see Roche. * Also as a German surname, from the noun Rock (“skirt gown”). * As a French surname, shortened from Roquebrune, Rocquebrune (see Rocque) or Larock. Compare Roch.
How popular is Rock?
Since 1880, 2,681 boys in the U.S. have been named Rock. Its highest rank for boys was #618 in 1957. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rock
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Sibling name ideas for Rock
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Rock FAQ
What does the name Rock mean?
Rock traces back to a root meaning "at the oak". A male given name transferred from the surname. As an English surname, from the noun rock. Compare Roach. * Also as an English surname, misdivision of Middle English atter oke (“at the oak”). Compare Nock. * As an English occupational surname, from Old Norse rokkr (“distaff”). Compare Rocker. * As an Irish surname, translated from names like Mac Conchairge (“son of the hound of the rock”), from cú + carraig, see also McHarg. * As a German surname Röck, variant of the personal name Rocco, see Roche. * Also as a German surname, from the noun Rock (“skirt gown”). * As a French surname, shortened from Roquebrune, Rocquebrune (see Rocque) or Larock. Compare Roch.
What is the origin of the name Rock?
Rock is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Rock?
Since 1880, 2,681 boys in the U.S. have been named Rock. Its highest rank for boys was #618 in 1957. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rock a boy or girl name?
Rock is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,681 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.