Coco

At a Glance: Name: Coco – 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

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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.

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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Coco mean?

Cook (as a surname); used today mainly as a standalone pet-name. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Coco)

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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