Rocco
Meaning of Rocco
Rocco rolls off the tongue with a friendly stomp—ROK-oh—rooted in the Old German word “hrok,” meaning “rest” or “repose,” yet it somehow feels anything but sleepy. Brought into the spotlight by 14th-century Saint Rocco, the patron of the sick and the steadfast, the name journeyed through Italy and eventually hopped the Atlantic on the backs of hopeful immigrants, nestling into American neighborhoods where tomato sauce simmered on Sunday afternoons. Over the decades Rocco has hovered comfortably in the U.S. Top 1,000, lately enjoying a quiet comeback that gives him a vintage-meets-modern charm. Pop-culture sprinkles in extra swagger—think big-league manager Rocco Baldelli or golfer Rocco Mediate—while the nickname “Rocky” offers a punchy, under-dog spirit straight out of a boxing montage. Parents drawn to strength, warmth, and a dash of old-world romance find Rocco a perfect fit: a sturdy little name that promises, much like a well-built stone bridge, to carry its bearer confidently from the sandbox to boardrooms and beyond.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ROK-oh (/ˈrɔk.o/)
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Notable People Named Rocco
| Rocco Perri was an Italian-born organized crime boss in Hamilton, Ontario, famously known as Canada's Al Capone during Prohibition. |
| Rocco Grimaldi is an American ice hockey forward for SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL, drafted 33rd overall by the Florida Panthers in 2011. |
| Rocco DiSpirito is an American chef and reality TV star renowned for The Restaurant. |
| Rocco Mediate is an American professional golfer with six PGA Tour victories, best known for his dramatic playoff loss to Tiger Woods in the 2008 U.S. Open and his 2016 Senior PGA Championship win. |
| Rocco Nacino is a Filipino actor and professional wrestler who won Second Prince in StarStruck's fifth season and is an exclusive artist with GMA Artist Center. |
| Rocco Granata is an Italian-Belgian singer, songwriter, and accordionist. |
| Rocco Palmo is a Catholic commentator and writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
| Rocco Scotellaro was an Italian poet, writer, and politician. |
| Rocco Sisto is an Italian-American actor who works in stage, film, television, and voice roles. |
| Rocco J. Carzo - Rocco "Rocky" Carzo was an American college football and lacrosse coach who also served as the athletic director at Tufts University. |
