Roque

The masculine name Roque represents a Portuguese and Spanish variation of the name Rochus, which traces back to a Latinized form of the Old High German name Roho. Literally translated, the name means 'the crying one', 'the roaring one', or 'the one who utters the battle cry'.

What does the name Roque mean?

Roque is a variant of the name Rochus and has its roots in the Old High German language, where the term Roho can be found. Its direct meanings include 'the crying one', 'the roaring one', and 'the one who calls in battle'. The origins of the name lie in the Old High German word rohon, which is associated with 'to roar' and 'to cry', and it is also closely linked to the veneration of Saint Roch of Montpellier, a patron saint of plague victims. Rochus lived in the 13th and 14th centuries and is counted among the fourteen holy helpers in some cultures. Other variations of the name include Roch, Roche, Rocco, Rocko, Roko, Roches (Rhenish), Roc, Rockus, Rokkus, Roke, Rokas, Rock, Rocky, and Rocci.

Where does the name Roque come from?

The name Roque has its origins in Old High German and means 'the crying one'. The Old High German word rohon stands for 'to roar' or 'to cry' and also describes the utterance of battle cries, while related terms in other languages such as roche (French), roca (Spanish), rock (English), and rocc (Old English) point to the concept of 'rock'. The languages in which the name appears are Portuguese and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Roque?

The pronunciation of Roque is clear and memorable. The name is pronounced as a single syllable and sounds like 'Roque' [ʁɔk]. Here, a short, dark vowel meets a firm, clear ending, giving the name emphasis. With its compact structure, Roque radiates a sharp and determined presence - direct, reduced, and with a powerful aura.

When is the name day of Roque?

The name day for Roque is celebrated on August 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Roque is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 1,201st place. In the last ten years, Roque has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it at 3,501st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is positioned at 3,114th.

Famous people

• Ademir Roque Kaefer (Brazilian football player)
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• Jose Roque Junior (Brazilian footballer)
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• Maurides Roque Junior (Brazilian footballer)
• Roque Alfaro (Argentinian football player)
• Roque Antonio Adames Rodriquez (Dominican bishop)
• Roque Balduque (Spanish artist)
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• Roque Ceruti (Peruvian composer)
• Roque de la Cruz (Spanish cyclist)
• Roque de Pedro (Argentinian composer)
• Roque Esteban Scarpa (writer from Chile)
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• Roque Junior (Brazilian football player)
• Roque Lopez (Spanish artist)
• Roque Maspoli (Uruguayan football player)
• Roque Mercury Barrial (football manager from Argentina)
• Roque Mesa (Spanish football player)
• Roque Mex (Mexican boxer)