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Roque
BoySpanish, Germanic· “Spanish form of Roch (Rocco)”
- Meaning
- Spanish form of Roch (Rocco)
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- ROH-kay
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #6,081
- US babies 2025
- 15
- Best rank
- #1,426 (1977)
- Peak year
- 2004
Meaning and origin of Roque
Roque is a Spanish and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “Spanish form of Roch (Rocco)”.
Roque is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Roch, the name of a fourteenth-century saint from Montpellier who, according to tradition, cared for plague victims and was later honored as a protector against disease. The Italian form is Rocco. The name is usually traced to a Germanic element, though the exact root is not clear. In Spanish it is said ROH-keh, and English speakers often say ROH-kay. It is a traditional name in Spain, Portugal and Latin America, and the saint's name survives in places such as San Roque in southern Spain. Rocky is the English nickname that grew from the Italian form.
Popularity over time
Roque first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,426 in 1977, and the most babies received it in 2004, when 54 were named Roque. In 2025, 15 babies were named Roque, and it ranked #6,081 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,929 in 1920, #2,101 in 1950, #1,759 in 1980, #2,420 in 2000, #4,210 in 2010, and #6,081 in 2025. Of the 2,583 US boys named Roque since records began, 16% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 386 babies. Since 2010, 439 more have been named Roque.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Suraj, Kofi, Christan, Dathan, and Gamaliel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Roque ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2739 | 5 |
| Texas | #2881 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Roque is usually pronounced ROH-kay, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-ue”.
Middle names for Roque
A few middle names that flow with Roque: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Roque
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roque mean?
Roque is a Spanish and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “Spanish form of Roch (Rocco)”.
What is the origin of the name Roque?
Roque has Spanish and Germanic roots. Roque is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Roch, the name of a fourteenth-century saint from Montpellier who, according to tradition, cared for plague victims and was later honored as a protector against disease.
Is Roque a popular name?
Not especially. Roque ranked #6,081 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Roque a boy or girl name?
Roque is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Roque?
Roque is usually pronounced ROH-kay. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings