Roque

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Roque Pronunciation

Roque is pronounced ROH-keh /ˈroʊ.keɪ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish form of Rocco/Roch — from Germanic hrok, 'rest', or linked to 'rock'; St Roch, patron against plague; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Saintly and solid: Roque is the Spanish Rocco/Roch — 'rest' or 'rock' (St Roch, the pilgrim-saint). Strong, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumGerman, Spanish

MeaningSpanish form of Rocco/Roch — from Germanic hrok, 'rest', or linked to 'rock'; St Roch, patron against plague; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4392 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,568

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Roque is the Spanish form of Rocco/Roch — possibly from Germanic hrok, 'rest', or associated with 'rock' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by St Roch, patron against plague, it's a strong, classic name across Latin America and Spain.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, rest-or-rock at the root, and solid.

Did you know? St Roch, the medieval pilgrim and patron against plague, gave his name across the Catholic world — Roque is the Spanish form, linked to 'rest' or 'rock'.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Roque — routes layered

Variations

RoccoRochRocky

Nicknames

Roqui

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Roque?

Roque is pronounced ROH-keh (/ˈroʊ.keɪ/). Press play above to hear Roque said aloud.

How do you say Roque?

Roque is said ROH-keh (/ˈroʊ.keɪ/). Press play above to hear Roque said aloud.

What does the name Roque mean?

Roque is the Spanish Rocco/Roch — 'rest' or 'rock' (St Roch); the routes are layered.

Is Roque a boy or girl name?

Roque is a boy's name.

How popular is Roque?

Roque is a rare name in the U.S.