Roscoe

At a Glance: Name: Roscoe – Meaning: deer forest / roebuck wood – Origin: English (place name of Old Norse origin) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ROS-koh

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Roscoe is a boy's name pronounced ROS-koh, with English roots that trace back to an Old Norse place name. Its meaning — "deer forest" or "roebuck wood" — gives it a wandering, outdoorsy quality, fitting for a free-spirited, boho, nature-inspired name. It's a name with real history behind it, not a modern invention.

Meaning & Origin of Roscoe

Meaning: Deer forest / roebuck wood.

Origin: English (place name of Old Norse origin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Roscoe

Phonetic: ROS-koh   IPA: /ˈrɑːskoʊ/

Popularity of Roscoe

Roscoe reached its high point in 1888, ranking #117 with 141 boys given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #2180 with just 67 boys named Roscoe, across Social Security's full 1880-2024 record.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Roscoe mean?

Deer forest / roebuck wood. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Roscoe)

How do you pronounce Roscoe?

Roscoe is pronounced ROS-koh (IPA: /ˈrɑːskoʊ/).

Is Roscoe a popular name right now?

Roscoe peaked at #117 in 1888 and is ranked #2180 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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