Morocco

“Land of God”

Morocco origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#6407US 2023

14Births / yr

↓Falling

90All-time births

📅 Since 200500

How to pronounce Morocco

mer·AH·koh

/mɝ.ˈɑ.koʊ/ · stress on AH · 3 syllables

“Land of God”

Morocco origin · Boy name

What does Morocco mean and where does it come from?

Morocco is an unconventional name derived from the country itself. The Arabic name for Morocco, 'المغرب' (al-Maghrib), means 'the land of the setting sun' or 'the land of God'. The name symbolizes the country's rich cultural heritage and geographic significance. Nonetheless, it is uncommon to use th

Cultural significance

Morocco has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Morocco-speaking communities, where it reflects values of land of god.

Peak popularity

Reached #5077 in 2017 — currently #6407 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Morocco?

Morocco works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Morocco Grace

How popular is Morocco right now?

Falling — down 618 spots — currently #6407 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2005–2023#6407 · Top 4.7%

2005

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6407	14	▼ down 618 · -12% births
2022	#5789	16	▲ up 440 · +14% births
2021	#6229	14	▼ down 352 · -7% births
2020	#5877	15	▲ up 7373 · +200% births
2005	#13250	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Morocco

Best Year2022Rank #5789

Peak Count16

Average Rank#7510

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2005 - 20235 years

The story of Morocco

Morocco is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2005. With 90 total births recorded, Morocco remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #13250 in 2005 to #6407 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Morocco in 2017:

Liam Noah William James Logan

Morocco by decade

Morocco peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	5
2010s ★	70
2020s	15

💎Morocco has only 90 total recorded births since 2005 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Morocco?

Common

MorMorieMoryOcco

What names sound and feel like Morocco?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Morocco also consider these

Monteco

Italian · Mountain dweller, from

Spain · Brown-skinned or dark-haired

Monico

Italy · little monk

Moroni

Italy · From the region

Common questions about the name Morocco

What does the name Morocco mean?

Morocco means "Land of God" — a name rooted in Morocco tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Morocco?

Morocco is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Morocco have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Morocco?

Morocco originates from Morocco tradition. Morocco names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Morocco?

Morocco is a three-syllable name pronounced M ER0 AA1 K OW0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Morocco?

Morocco pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Morocco heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.