Rocko

Rocko is a masculine first name that is considered a variant of the name Rochus in both German and English. Rochus is a Latinized form of the Old High German name Roho. The meaning of the name can be translated as "the screaming one," "the roaring one," or "the one who lets out the battle cry."

What does the name Rocko mean?

The name Rocko is a masculine designation that is seen as a German and English variant of Rochus, a Latinized form of the Old High German Roho. Its meanings include terms like "the screaming one," "the roaring one," or "the one who lets out the battle cry." The origins of the name lie in the Old High German word rohon, which means "to roar," "to scream," "to roar in battle," "to let out the battle cry," and "the war cry." The name gained fame through the veneration of Saint Roch of Montpellier, who is considered the patron saint against the plague and for those afflicted by it. He lived in the 13th and 14th centuries and is counted among the fourteen helpers in some regions. Other variants of the name include Roch, Roque, Roche, Rocco, Roko, Roches (Rhenish), Roc, Rockus, Rokkus, Roke, Rokas, Rock, Rocky, and Rocci.

Where does the name Rocko come from?

The first name Rocko has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning "the screaming one." The Old High German word rohon stands for "to roar," "to scream," "to roar in battle," "to let out the battle cry," or "the war cry." In other languages, similar terms can be found: roche (French), roca (Spanish), rock (English), and rocc (Old English), all of which are associated with "the rock," or hrok, which means "the rest, the pause" in Germanic. The languages in which the name occurs are German and English.

How do you pronounce Rocko?

The pronunciation of Rocko is short, concise, and dynamic. It is pronounced as "Rock-o" [ˈrɔko]. The strong "R" and the distinctive "ck" give the name energy and presence, while the final "o" makes the name appear round and open. Rocko radiates strength, liveliness, and self-confidence while remaining approachable and youthful – powerful, modern, and memorable.

When is the name day of Rocko?

The name day of Rocko is celebrated on August 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Rocko is a common masculine first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of most popular baby names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 1,188th place. Over the last ten years, Rocko has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,122nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,042nd.

Famous people

• Rocko (game character) (Gym Leader in the 'Pokémon' games)
• Rocko Schamoni (Tobias Albrecht) German entertainer, musician, author, actor)
• Rocko Schamoni (German musician)