Rocio

History & Origin

In Spanish, rocío is the everyday word for the dew that settles overnight, and as a name it honors the devotion to Our Lady of the Dew, venerated especially in the Andalusian town of Almonte. That religious root is why Rocio has long been a familiar choice across Spain and Latin America. It carries the soft, early-morning imagery of its literal meaning while pointing to a centuries-old Marian tradition.

The name is closely tied to the famous El Rocío pilgrimage, which gives it strong regional resonance in southern Spain. Bearers include Mexican pop singer and actress Rocío Banquells and Argentine Olympic field hockey medalist Rocío Sánchez Moccia, showing its reach across the Spanish-speaking world.