Roque Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-keh //ˈroʊ.keɪ//

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Spanish: rock; Portuguese: rest

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Roque has its roots in the Latin name "Rocca," which is derived from the word "rocca," meaning "rock" or "cliff." This etymology reflects a connection to strength and stability, as rocks are often symbolic of endurance and permanence. The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to Old French as "Roque" and subsequently entering the English language, where it retained its original form and meaning.

Historically, the name Roque is associated with Saint Roch, a 14th-century figure revered in various Christian traditions. Saint Roch is often depicted as a protector against plagues and diseases, and his feast day is celebrated on August 16.

The veneration of Saint Roch contributed to the name's spread across Europe, particularly in regions such as Spain and France, where it became popularized in various forms, including "Rocco" in Italian and "Roque" in Spanish. Culturally, Roque carries connotations of resilience and protection, reflecting the attributes associated with its saintly namesake.

The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing steadfastness and moral fortitude. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Roc" or "Rocco" have emerged, further embedding the name in local traditions and familial lineages.

Overall, Roque's historical significance and cultural resonance have contributed to its enduring presence in various societies.

Famous people named Roque

In this section, you will find notable people named Roque. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Roque who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Roque who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Roque Santa Cruz is a professional footballer best known for his time with Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and the Paraguay national team.

Roque Dalton is a poet and writer best known for his works such as Taberna y otros lugares, and Poemas de la resistencia.

Fictional characters named Roque

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Roque is a fictional character from the novel series The Expanse. He is a skilled pilot and a key member of the crew aboard the Rocinante.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Roque, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RafaelRicardoRubenRaulRenatoRamon

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Roque. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RoccoRafaelRubenRamonRoderickRonanRoryRylan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roque was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Roque has ranked as high as #4936 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, Florida, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Roque has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Roque is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Roque was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Roque.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 15 15
2024 24 24
2023 22 22
2022 26 26
2021 24 24
2020 20 20
2019 34 34
2018 27 27
2017 28 28
2016 35 35
2015 36 36
2014 24 24
2013 32 32
2012 29 29
2011 39 39
2010 24 24
2009 37 37
2008 41 41
2007 29 29
2006 39 39
2005 33 33
2004 54 54
2003 39 39
2002 45 45
2001 29 29
2000 40 40
1999 39 39
1998 32 32
1997 45 45
1996 39 39
1995 40 40
1994 37 37
1993 49 49
1992 43 43
1991 42 42
1990 35 35
1989 30 30
1988 28 28
1987 18 18
1986 38 38
1985 31 31
1984 29 29
1983 31 31
1982 33 33
1981 33 33
1980 33 33
1979 40 40
1978 26 26
1977 42 42
1976 26 26
1975 32 32
1974 21 21
1973 32 32
1972 23 23
1971 26 26
1970 22 22
1969 24 24
1968 18 18
1967 23 23
1966 23 23
1965 15 15
1964 23 23
1963 24 24
1962 15 15
1961 27 27
1960 27 27
1959 19 19
1958 25 25
1957 18 18
1956 18 18
1955 25 25
1954 15 15
1953 16 16
1952 12 12
1951 17 17
1950 14 14
1949 14 14
1948 14 14
1947 12 12
1946 8 8
1945 13 13
1944 15 15
1943 18 18
1942 17 17
1941 13 13
1940 14 14
1939 9 9
1938 9 9
1937 8 8
1936 8 8
1935 11 11
1934 14 14
1933 6 6
1932 13 13
1931 10 10
1930 10 10
1929 7 7
1928 14 14
1927 13 13
1926 14 14
1925 6 6
1924 11 11
1923 8 8
1922 17 17
1921 12 12
1920 10 10
1919 10 10
1915 7 7

Top States for Roque (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 8
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