Rochus is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'roccus', which means 'rock'. It was a popular name among early Christians, as it was often used to denote someone who was steadfast and immovable, like a rock. The name Rochus gained prominence through Saint Rochus, a 14th-century Italian saint revered for his charity towards those suffering from the plague.
"In 1914 alone, five individuals were named Rochus."