Meaning & Origin
dew
Rocio is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, meaning 'dew' — from the Spanish rocio, the droplets of moisture that form overnight on grass and leaves. The name is strongly associated with Our Lady of the Rocio, a revered Marian apparition and pilgrimage site in Andalusia, Spain, giving it deep Catholic spiritual significance.
Rocio is extremely popular in Spain, particularly in Andalusia, and is widely used among Hispanic communities in the United States. The pilgrimage to El Rocio (the Whitsuntide Romeria) is one of Spain's largest religious gatherings, reinforcing the name's powerful cultural and devotional associations.