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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Cook (as a surname); used today mainly as a standalone pet-name
- Origin
- Italian (surname, from Sicilian cocu 'cook')
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- KOH-koh
Coco began as an Italian surname, from the Sicilian word cocu, meaning 'cook.' These days it's used mostly on its own as a pet-name rather than as a name carrying that original meaning forward. If you like the sound of Coco, know you're picking it for its feel more than for any deeper meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Coco
Meaning: Cook (as a surname); used today mainly as a standalone pet-name.
Origin: Italian (surname, from Sicilian cocu 'cook').
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Coco
KOH-kohIPA /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
Popularity of Coco
Coco's popularity peaked in 2020, when it ranked #1851 with 105 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #2384, with only 76 babies.
Names Like Coco
These names have followed a similar path to Coco in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Coco mean?
Cook (as a surname); used today mainly as a standalone pet-name. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Coco?
Coco is pronounced KOH-koh (IPA: /ˈkoʊkoʊ/).
Is Coco a popular name right now?
Coco peaked at #1851 in 2020 and is ranked #2384 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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