Dock

Dock Meaning & Origin

About Dock
The name Dock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "docce," meaning "a small harbor or landing place for boats." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked at a dock. The name Dock carries connotations of water, trade, and maritime activities, reflecting a connection to the sea and its associated industries.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dock are male.

Dock Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/dɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dock in Braille

Here's how to represent Dock in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dock in braille

How to Spell the Name Dock in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dock in sign language

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