Rocky

Meaning of Rocky

Rocky is often used as a nickname for Rocco, which means "rest" in Italian. It can also refer to someone who lives near rocks or a rocky area.

Rocky has Italian, English roots — browse every Italian, English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rocky

Rocky is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #568 in 2025 from #902 in 2000.

Notable people named Rocky

• Rocky Marciano
  Undefeated heavyweight boxing champion
• Rocky Johnson
  Professional wrestler and actor
• Rocky Carroll
  American actor
• Rocky Bleier
  American football player
• Rocky Aoki
  Benihana restaurant founder

Questions about the name Rocky

What does the name Rocky mean?

Rocky means rocky is often used as a nickname for rocco, which means "rest" in italian. it can also refer to someone who lives near rocks or a rocky area, and it comes from Italian, English origins.

Is Rocky a boy's or a girl's name?

Rocky is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rocky?

In 2025, Rocky ranked #568 for boys, up from #657 the year before.

When was Rocky most popular?

Rocky peaked at #568 in 2025.