Rocio

The girl's name Rocio (Rocío) comes from Spanish and can be translated into English as "the dew drop" or "the morning dew." The roots of the name can be found in the Spanish word rocío.

What does the name Rocio mean?

Rocio (Rocío) is a female first name with Spanish origins, which translates into English as "the dew drop" or "the morning dew." The origin goes back to the Spanish word rocío as well as the Latin rōs, which means "dew," "drop," or "morning dew." The name is connected to the shrine of Virgen del Rocio, known as "the holy virgin of the morning dew." This shrine is located in the Huelva region and particularly attracts many pilgrims on Pentecost Sunday.

Where does the name Rocio come from?

The etymology of Rocio is Old Spanish and means "the dew drop." The name is composed of the Old Spanish words rocío and the Latin rōs, which stand for "dew," "drop," and "morning dew." It is used in both English and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Rocio?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Rocio is trisyllabic and conveys a flowing impression. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Ro-si-o" [ʁoˈθiːo]. The name begins with a rounded sound that conveys openness, followed by a vowel combination that creates a gentle transition. The open ending ensures that the name has a soft finish. Overall, Rocio sounds melodic and light – gentle, flowing, and with an airy sound movement.

Popularity

In Germany, Rocio is considered a rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 when it reached 2,584th place. Over the last ten years, Rocio has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,171st.

Nicknames & pet names

Chio / Ro / Roci / Rox / Rusia

Famous people

• Rocio Banquells (Mexican singer)
• Rocio Carrasco (Spanish actress)
• Rocio Colette Acuna Calzada (American musician)
• Rocio Delgado (freestyle skier from Spain)
• Rocio Durcal (actress from Spain)
• Rocío Durcal (singer, actress)
• Rocio Espinosa Lopez-Cepero (Spanish television presenter)
• Rocio Guirao Diaz (Argentinian model)
• Rocio Igarzabal (Argentinian actress)
• Rocío Jurado (singer)
• Rocio Jurado (Spanish singer)
• Rocio Ocanto (Argentinian handball player)
• Rocio Parrado Guarnizo (cyclist from Colombia)
• Rocio Rios (Spanish long-distance runner)
• Rocio Sanchez Moccia (Argentinian field hockey player)
• Rocio Sanz (composer from Costa Rica)
• Rocio Urquijo (artist from Spain)
• Rocio Velazquez (diver from Spain)
• Rocio Verdejo (Mexican actress)