"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
Christian Name · Germanic/Italian Origin
Rocco Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Rocco
boy
Rocco means "Rest; Rock", a boy's name of Germanic/Italian origin. The name Rocco does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Rocco stands on the spiritual Rock — Christ the foundation, gates of hell failing, the church built on the immovable stone that provides rest.
Is Rocco in the Bible?
No — the name Rocco does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Rest; Rock", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Rocco.
Pronunciation:/ROK-oh/
OriginGermanic/Italian
MeaningRest; Rock
What does Rocco mean?
Rocco is a boy name of Germanic/Italian origin meaning "Rest; Rock". Rocco is the rock — and Christ is the rock upon which the church is built. 'Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.' Rocco stands upon the immovable foundation.
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What does Rocco mean in the Bible?
Rocco means "Rest; Rock" and is a name of Germanic/Italian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Rocco is the rock — and Christ is the rock upon which the church is built. 'Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.' Rocco stands upon the immovable foundation.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Rocco?
Rocco is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Rest; Rock" — not because Scripture names anyone Rocco.
"And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ."
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Which books of the Bible mention Rocco?
Rocco is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Rocco?
Rocco stands on the spiritual Rock — Christ the foundation, gates of hell failing, the church built on the immovable stone that provides rest.
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Rocco name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Rocco does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Rest; Rock", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Rocco.
Rocco means "Rest; Rock." It is a Germanic/Italian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Rest; Rock" — runs right through the Bible.
Germanic/Italian. Rocco comes into English from Germanic/Italian and carries the sense "Rest; Rock." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Rocco
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Rocco?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Rocco?
You can read every verse where Rocco appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.