Roch

Roch is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the French masculine name Roch (pronounced 'rock'), which comes from the medieval Latin 'Roccus,' referring to Saint Roch, a 14th-century healing saint. Alternatively, it could relate to the Welsh 'coch' meaning 'red.' As a feminine name, Roch is extremely rare, possibly emerging through family surname usage or cultural variations. The name has a crisp, concise quality with its single syllable and distinctive ending consonant. Its rarity gives it an air of mystery and uniqueness. While predominantly associated with male naming traditions in French and Polish cultures, its crossover to feminine usage represents the fluid nature of naming practices across different cultural contexts.

Pronounced ROSH.

As of October 2026, Roch ranked #10660 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #1507 in 1957.