Roque

Italian from German

"rest"

Roque Origin and Meaning

The name Roque is a boy's name.

Roque is a distinctive masculine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, derived from the Germanic element 'hrok' meaning 'rest' or from the medieval Latin 'rocca' meaning 'rock'. In Spanish-speaking countries, it's pronounced 'ROH-keh' and carries connotations of strength and steadfastness. The name gained religious significance through Saint Roch (Roque in Spanish), a 14th-century French nobleman who ministered to plague victims. Roque has maintained consistent usage in Hispanic and Latin American cultures but remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, making it an intriguing cross-cultural option. The name offers a strong, concise sound with international appeal. In chess terminology, 'roque' was once used as an alternative term for castling, adding an intellectual dimension to this name's rich cultural associations.

Famous People Named Roque

• Roque Luis Santa Cruz Paraguayan footballer
• Roque Sáenz Peña 17th President of Argentina
• Roque González Garza Mexican acting president and general

The name Roque in Pop Culture

• Roque au Fabii a character from Pierce Brown's Red Rising Trilogy