Roscoe
ROSS-koh
Popularity
#14887
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
22,107
Peak Year
#604 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from an English surname, originally a place name meaning 'doe wood' or 'roe wood' from Old Norse.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Roscoe Arbuckle
American silent film actor, comedian, director, and writer.
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