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At a Glance: Name: Brock – Meaning: badger (one of two competing surname etymologies) – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BRAHK
Brock (pronounced BRAHK) is an English surname-turned-first-name with a bold, classic feel. You may see it explained as meaning 'badger,' but that's only one of two competing surname origins — some trace it instead to 'Brook,' meaning stream — so its meaning isn't a settled fact. Either way, it's a short, sturdy name with real staying power.
Meaning & Origin of Brock
Meaning: Badger (one of two competing surname etymologies).
Origin: English (surname).
A common claim: Brock is popularly said to mean 'badger' Actually: The 'badger' meaning is only one of two competing surname etymologies; Brock may alternatively be a variant of 'Brook' (stream), so it isn't a settled fact.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Brock
Phonetic: BRAHK IPA: /ˈbrɑːk/
Popularity of Brock
Brock hit its high point in 2003, ranking #243 with 1,378 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had cooled to #705 with 378 babies, based on Social Security Administration data spanning 1914 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Brock mean?
Badger (one of two competing surname etymologies). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brock)
How do you pronounce Brock?
Brock is pronounced BRAHK (IPA: /ˈbrɑːk/).
Is Brock a popular name right now?
Brock peaked at #243 in 2003 and is ranked #705 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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