Brock

Brock is a boy's name of English origin meaning “*brūd.” In 2024 it was given to 378 boys in the United States.

Brock at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“*brūd”
Pronunciation
/bɹɒk/

About the name Brock

Brock belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “*brūd” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Brock first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #243 in 2003, and in 2024 378 babies received the name — 43,231 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brock in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#243 in 2003
Peak year
2003
Babies named Brock in 2024
378
Total since 1880
43,231

Brock in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1398 in 2017
Babies named Brock in 2025
3
Total since 1996
205

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brock mean?

Brock means “*brūd” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Brock a boy or girl name?

Brock is a boy name. In 2024, 378 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brock?

Brock comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brock?

Brock first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #243 in 2003, and 378 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Brock?

Brock is pronounced /bɹɒk/ (IPA).

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