Rochus

The male given name Rochus is considered a Latinized form of the Old High German name Roho. Directly translated, it means 'the shouting one', 'the roaring one', or 'the one who issues the war cry'.

What does the name Rochus mean?

The male given name Rochus is considered a Latinized form of the Old High German name Roho. Directly translated, it means 'the shouting one', 'the roaring one', or 'the one who issues the war cry'. Its origins lie in the Old High German element rohon for 'to roar', 'to shout', 'to roar in battle', 'to issue the battle cry', and 'the war cry'. Sometimes, the first name is interpreted with the meaning 'the rock', derived from the expressions roche (French), roca (Spanish), rock (English), and rocc (Old English). Additionally, it may have a possible connection to the Germanic hrok for 'the calm, the pause' and Old Persian ruch for 'the elephant with an archer'. Rochus is also colloquially used as a term of aversion, as in having a 'Rochus on something'. The name is well-known due to the veneration of Saint Rochus of Montpellier, who is regarded as the patron saint against the plague and for those afflicted by it, as well as for brush makers. He lived in the 13th and 14th centuries and is counted among the fourteen Holy Helpers in some regions. Other variants include Roch, Roque, Roche, Rocco, Rocko, Roko, Roches (Rhenish), Roc, Rockus, Rokkus, Roke, Rokas, Rock, Rocky, and Rocci. The name is also used as a surname.

Where does the name Rochus come from?

The etymology of Rochus is a male first name of Old High German origin meaning 'the shouting one'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Rochus?

Sound & pronunciation of Rochus: Rochus is two syllables and clearly structured. Pronounced as 'Ro-chus' [ˈʁoːxʊs], the long 'o' at the beginning has a calm, sonorous tone. The fricative sound in the middle adds a distinctive, slightly rough texture. The ending '-us' provides a closed but not harsh finish. Rochus appears classic and steadfast - a name with clear contours, sonorous depth, and calm authority.

When is the name day of Rochus?

The name day of Rochus is August 16.

Popularity

Rochus is a rare first name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2014 at 3,829th place. In the last ten years, Rochus has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rochal

Famous people

• Gustav Rochus Sick (German doctor)
• Master of Saint Rochus in Pallanza (painter from Italy)
• Rochus Aust (composer from Germany)
• Rochus Dedler (German composer)
• Rochus Franz Ignaz Egedacher (musician)
• Rochus Gliese (German film director)
• Rochus Haas (stonemason from Austria)
• Rochus Leonhardt (German theologian)
• Rochus Lussi (Swiss artist)
• Rochus Misch (telephone operator and bodyguard of Adolf Hitler)
• Rochus van Veen (painter from the Netherlands)
• Rochus von Liliencron (German historian)
• Rochus von Rheinbaben (German writer)