Roscoe
r(o)-scoe,
ros-coe
US Popularity:4894
Origin:Norse
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:deer wood
Roscoe is a boy's name of Norse origin. Traditionally used as a last name throughout England, Roscoe means "deer wood." It is thought to have originated in Cornwall on the southwestern coast of England. As a given name, Roscoe offers you a world of possibilities, from honoring your ancestors to celebrating nature. You can also spell it as Rosco or shorten it to Ross to make a cute nickname. Wherever life leads them, baby Roscoe may be inspired to emulate the presence of a graceful deer or keep things mysterious like a shaded forest.
Famous People Named Roscoe
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- Roscoe TannerTennis Player
How Popular Is The Name Roscoe?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Roscoe is currently #2531 on The Bump
Boy:Roscoe is currently #1425 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Roscoe is currently #4894 in U.S. births
Boy:Roscoe is currently #2279 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2279
in 2023
- 350
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Roscoe, July 2018
House of Names, Roscoe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Online Etymology Dictionary, roebuck (n.), September 2021
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