Name meaning
Roscoe
may mean “deer wood”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American
- Say it
- ROS-koh
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Roscoe comes from an English surname taken from a place name, usually explained from the Old Norse rá, roe deer, and skógr, wood. This is not certain.
Roots
Old Norse rá (roe deer) + skógr (wood) (uncertain).
Where it is used
A surname turned first name.
Roscoe name FAQ
What does the name Roscoe mean?
Roscoe may mean “deer wood”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old Norse rá (roe deer) + skógr (wood) (uncertain).
Where does the name Roscoe come from?
Roscoe is of Old Norse, via English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Roscoe?
Roscoe is usually pronounced ROS-koh.
Is Roscoe a boy's or a girl's name?
Roscoe is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.