US Popularity Rank: 1725

Origin: German

Meaning: Rook; Crow; Raven

Rocky is a masculine name whose roots are somewhat elusive. Well-known for the Rocky films and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, movie and musical fans alike can appreciate this classic title. Derived from the Italian and German Rocco, Rocky is considered to be inspired by names with the Old High German element roch, meaning “rook” or “crow.” Another possible root is the Germanic raban, keeping up the mysterious black bird theme with the meaning “raven.” Rocky has also been found as a surname dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period of England, where it was a topographical name for families living on or near a rocky area. From its iconic use in pop culture to its links to badass birds and earthy terrains, Rocky is for the tenacious tot unafraid of standing their ground and letting their personality shine.