Rocco

Rocco is a masculine first name that has its origin in Italy and is considered the Italian variant of Rochus. This name is a Latinized form of the Old High German Roho. The direct translation of the name is 'the shouting one', 'the roaring one', or 'the one who issues the battle cry'.

What does the name Rocco mean?

The name Rocco is the Italian variant of Rochus and has its roots in the Old High German Roho. It is translated as 'the shouting one', 'the roaring one', or 'the one who issues the battle cry'. The origin of the term lies in the Old High German word rohon, which means 'to roar', 'to shout', or 'to issue the battle cry'. Sometimes Rocco is also associated with 'the rock', derived from terms like roche (French), roca (Spanish), rock (English), and rocc (Old English). There is also a possible connection to the Germanic hrok, which means 'the rest' or 'the pause'. In colloquial language, the name is occasionally used in the expression 'to have a Rochus on ...'. The name became known through the veneration of Saint Roch of Montpellier, who is regarded as the patron saint against the plague. He lived in the 13th and 14th centuries and is counted among the fourteen Holy Helpers in some regions. Other variants of the name include Roch, Roque, Roche, Rocko, Roko, Roches (Rhenish), Roc, Rockus, Rokkus, Roke, Rokas, Rock, Rocky, and Rocci.

Where does the name Rocco come from?

The name Rocco has its origins in Old High German and means 'the one who issues the battle cry'. The etymology traces back to the Old High German rohon, which means 'to roar', 'to shout', or 'to issue the battle cry'. Additionally, there are connections to the French, Spanish, and English words for 'rock' (roche, roca, rock) as well as to the Germanic hrok, which means 'rest' or 'pause'. The language of the name is Italian.

How do you pronounce Rocco?

The pronunciation of Rocco: The name is two syllables and has a distinctive structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Roc-co' [ˈʁɔko], starting with a dark O sound. The doubling of the letter c enhances the powerful sound. The open ending '-o' provides a harmonious conclusion. Rocco conveys strength and character and has a clear contour shaped by a southern dynamism.

When is the name day of Rocco?

The name day for Rocco is celebrated on August 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Rocco enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 839th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 1940 when it reached 165th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given around 700 times as a first name, placing it 699th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Rocco ranks 627th. Rocco also has a certain spread internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Roc / Rocc / Rocci / Roccy / Rocktasche / Rockträger / Rocky / Roggo / Rokoko / Roo / Rotschko / Roxs

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Famous people

• Flavio Rocco Coduti (Italian footballer)
• Luka Rocco Magnotta (actor from Canada)
• Rocco Baldelli (American baseball player)
• Rocco Borella (Italian painter)
• Rocco D'Aiello (Italian football player)
• Rocco D'Assunta (actor from Norway)
• Rocco Francis Marcheggiano (boxer from America)
• Rocco Granata (Italian pop singer)
• Rocco Hunt (rapper from Italy)
• Rocco Jansen (South African rugby player)
• Rocco Jemma (Italian physicist)
• Rocco Lurago (Italian architect)
• Rocco Marconi (Italian painter)
• Rocco Mauer (American rugby player)
• Rocco Milde (German footballer)
• Rocco Mortelliti (Italian actor)
• Rocco Palmo (American writer)
• Rocco Rodio (Italian composer)
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