Roscoe

Roscoe Meaning & Origin

About Roscoe
The name Roscoe is of Old Norse origin and has English and Scottish roots. It is derived from the elements "hroth" meaning "fame" and "skógr" meaning "wood" or "forest." Therefore, the name Roscoe can be interpreted to mean "famous in the woods" or "renowned in the forest." It is a masculine name that conveys strength, nature, and a sense of distinction.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Roscoe are male.

Roscoe Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.58% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 S K OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑskoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roscoe in Braille

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

The name Roscoe in braille

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

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

The name Roscoe in sign language

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