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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rocky spring or well
- Origin
- English (surname/place name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- ROK-wel
Rockwell is an English surname-turned-first-name, used for children of any gender and pronounced ROK-wel. It comes from a place name meaning "rocky spring or well" — a literal description of a landscape feature, not an abstract idea. If you like a name with a concrete, geographic root, this is what it's built on.
Meaning & Origin of Rockwell
Meaning: Rocky spring or well.
Origin: English (surname/place name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Rockwell
ROK-welIPA /ˈrɑːkwɛl/
Popularity of Rockwell
Rockwell reached its high point in 2017, when 110 babies were given the name and it ranked #1516 on the SSA list. By 2024 it had dropped to #2049, with 74 babies recorded that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Rockwell mean?
Rocky spring or well. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Rockwell?
Rockwell is pronounced ROK-wel (IPA: /ˈrɑːkwɛl/).
Is Rockwell a popular name right now?
Rockwell peaked at #1516 in 2017 and is ranked #2049 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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