Roque
rest (Germanic via Spanish)
Roque is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 344, with 21,311 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
rest (Germanic via Spanish)
Roque entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era as a Catholic baptismal name. It is strongly linked to Saint Roch (San Roque), the 14th-century patron against plagues and epidemics, making it a prominent name for both boys and Philippine barangays, chapels, and municipalities.
Roque is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Saint Roch (Rocco in Italian, Roch in French), a name of Germanic origin likely derived from elements meaning 'rest' (hrok) or 'crow'. It became widespread in the Catholic world due to the veneration of Saint Roch.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to boys born on or near the feast of San Roque (August 16). Often shortened to 'Rocky' or 'Oca' in familiar settings. It is also widely recognized throughout the country as a common family name.
Related forms
- Rocco Italian
- Roch French
- Roque Portuguese
- Roch English
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Roque with common surname pairs
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How do I use Roque with two Filipino surnames?
Roque is the given name. The full name is Roque + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Roque a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Roque is number 344, with 21,311 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.