Broc
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Celtic / Old English ◈ 1 syllable
"Badger"

From Celtic / Old English

Broc is a spelling variant of Brock, from the Old English brocc meaning badger — originally an Anglo-Saxon nickname for someone with badger-like qualities (cunning, tenacity, or distinctive markings). Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Broc at a glance
MeaningBadger
OriginCeltic / Old English
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#7313
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Origin & history of Broc
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Celtic / Old English roots
Broc is a spelling variant of Brock, from the Old English brocc meaning badger — originally an Anglo-Saxon nickname for someone with badger-like qualities (cunning, tenacity, or distinctive markings). The Broc spelling, without the final k, is the older Celtic form. As an American given name, Broc has been used since the late twentieth century, peaking in 2004 alongside the broader American interest in short, strong single-syllable boys names.
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Root name
The root form of Broc is Brock — meaning Badger.
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Modern usage
Broc remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Broc?
2004 peak year
Today, Broc is a rare name in U.S. records with about 14 babies named Broc each year. At its height in 2004, Broc reached #1,374 nationally — 105 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Broc's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 2,522 babies have been registered as Broc since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
105 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,374)
14 Avg. per year
(last decade)
140 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,522 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #7,313) Rare
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Broc
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
B2
R9
O6
C3
Sum: 20 → Life path 2
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Personality of Broc
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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