The nameRoque
Roque is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Roch, a saint of the plague years.
- Boy's name
- Spanish and Portuguese
- Feast day
Meaning
Roque comes from the Germanic hrok, often read as "rest" or linked to a word for "crow".
Origin
Spanish and Portuguese, from Germanic.
History
Saint Roch, a pilgrim of the 14th century, was invoked against the plague. In the United States Roque reached 1425th place in 1977.
Famous people named Roque
- Roque Santa Cruz, footballer
Popularity of the name Roque
Roque in the United States
Roque was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 401 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Roque. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Roque in the United States were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Roque
Names from the same generation as Roque, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roque mean?
Roque comes from the Germanic hrok, often read as "rest" or linked to a word for "crow".
What is the origin of the name Roque?
Spanish and Portuguese, from Germanic.
Is Roque a girl's or a boy's name?
Roque is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Roque?
In 2024, Roque was the 4326th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 24 births.
What are the variants of the name Roque?
Variants and related names of Roque include Roch.
What are good sibling names for Roque?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Francisca, Nisa, Anastazia and Jeanne for a sister, Faustino, Rosendo, Abelardo and Mathieu for a brother.
Who are famous people named Roque?
Roque Santa Cruz, footballer.