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Broc
BoyOld English· “variant of Brock; badger”
- Meaning
- variant of Brock; badger
- Origin
- Old English
- Pronunciation
- BRAHK
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #1,050 (1985)
- Peak year
- 2004
Meaning and origin of Broc
Broc is an Old English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Brock; badger”.
Broc is a spelling of Brock, an English name from Old English brocc, badger. The word came into English from a Celtic source, and related words appear in Welsh and Gaelic. Brock became a surname, first for someone living near a badger sett or with a badger-like look, and later a given name for boys in the United States. The spelling Broc drops the k, giving it a sleeker, slightly French look. It is said BRAHK. The name is short and sharp, and it fits alongside Colt and Beck.
Other spellings with the same sound: Brock.
Popularity over time
Broc first appears in US Social Security records in 1947. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,050 in 1985, and the most babies received it in 2004, when 105 were named Broc. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #1,735 in 1980, #1,565 in 2000, and #2,878 in 2010. Of the 2,522 US boys named Broc since records began, 30% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 638 babies. Since 2010, 329 more have been named Broc.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brando, Bradon, Ajani, Yonatan, and Lamarion.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Broc is usually pronounced BRAHK, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with B and ends in “-oc”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Brock.
Middle names for Broc
A few middle names that flow with Broc: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Broc
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Broc mean?
Broc is an Old English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Brock; badger”.
What is the origin of the name Broc?
Broc has Old English roots. Broc is a spelling of Brock, an English name from Old English brocc, badger.
Is Broc a popular name?
No. Broc was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Broc a boy or girl name?
Broc is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Broc?
Broc is usually pronounced BRAHK. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings