Brock
Meaning of Brock
The name Brock is a strong, masculine name of English origin, often associated with nature and strength. Pronounced as BRAHK (/brɑk/ or /brɒk/), it has roots in Old English where it originally meant "badger." This connection to the animal kingdom imbues the name with connotations of resilience and tenacity. The name Brock has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States over the decades, peaking notably in the 1980s and maintaining moderate use into recent years. In 2023, it ranked 751st with 346 occurrences. A notable variation of the name is Broc, which offers a simpler spelling while retaining its robust charm. Parents seeking a straightforward yet impactful name might find Brock an appealing choice for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as BRAHK (/brɑk/)
British English
- Pronunced as BRAHK (/brɒk/)
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Notable People Named Brock
| Brock Edward Lesnar is a versatile American athlete known for his success in professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, amateur wrestling, and professional American football. |
| Brock Jeffrey Pierce is an American entrepreneur and former child actor, known for his work in the cryptocurrency industry and his roles in Disney films, who also ran as an independent candidate in the 2020 United States presidential election. |
| Brock Wyatt Holt, also known as "The Brock Star", is a retired American professional baseball utility player who had stints with several Major League Baseball teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Nationals, and Texas Rangers. |
| Brock Sterling Berlin is a former American football quarterback who played for various teams in the NFL after a successful college career at the University of Florida and the University of Miami. |
| Brock Clarke is an American author known for his satirical and surreal exploration of the lives of average Americans and the role of fiction in society. |
| Brock Michael Boeser is an American professional ice hockey player for the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. |
| Brock Yates was a prominent American journalist, TV commentator, and author, best known for his work at Car and Driver magazine and contributions to various other publications. |
| Brock William Motum is an Australian professional basketball player for Levanga Hokkaido and a member of the Australian national basketball team. |
| Brock O'Hurn is an American model, actor, fitness trainer, and producer known for popularizing the man bun and founding two companies. |
| Brock Christian Nelson is an American professional ice hockey player and alternate captain for the New York Islanders of the NHL, known for his career with the University of North Dakota and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. |
| Brock Kreitzburg is an American bobsledder with a career spanning from 2001. |
| Brock Christopher Burke is a professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers, making his MLB debut in 2019. |
| Brock Vereen is a former NFL safety who played for the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, and New England Patriots, and now works as a broadcaster for Big Ten Network and CBS Sports Network. |
| Brock Williams was a prolific English screenwriter and director known for his work in over 100 films and television, as well as for the adaptation of his novels into successful movies. |
| Brock McGinn is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL. |
