Rocco

Rocco is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is the Italian form of Rochus, a name ultimately derived from the Latin Rochus and linked to Germanic elements hrod meaning fame and wig meaning war. The name is common in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide and is also used as a surname in some families.

Saint Roch, or San Rocco, is a Catholic saint associated with protection from plague. His veneration helped sustain the name's popularity in Catholic regions.

Notable people named Rocco include Rocco Siffredi, an Italian adult film actor; Rocco Forte, a British hotelier and founder of the Rocco Forte Hotels; Rocco Mediate, an American professional golfer; Rocco Commisso, an Italian-American businessman and owner of ACF Fiorentina; and Rocco Grimaldi, an American professional ice hockey player. The name also appears in other contexts, such as Rocco Zito, a Toronto-based mobster.

In fiction and popular culture, Rocco is used for characters in films, television, and literature, reflecting its longstanding presence in Italian-influenced societies.