Rocky

Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. RAHK-ee  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Diminutive of Rocco and other names beginning with a similar sound, or else a nickname referring to a tough person. This is the name of the boxer Rocky Balboa (played by Sylvester Stallone) in the movie Rocky (1976) and its sequels.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesRoc(Catalan) Roko(Croatian) Rokus, Rochus(Dutch) Roch(French) Rochus(German) Rocco, Rochus(Germanic) Rocco(Italian) Rokas(Lithuanian) Roch(Polish) Roque(Portuguese) Rok(Slovene) Roque(Spanish)

Popularity

People think this name is

modern   youthful   informal   common   strong   rough   strange   simple   comedic   unintellectual  

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Entry updated June 9, 2023