Rockwell

At a Glance: Name: Rockwell – Meaning: rocky spring or well – Origin: English (surname/place name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: ROK-wel

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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

Phonetic: ROK-wel   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Rockwell mean?

Rocky spring or well. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rockwell)

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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