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The baby name Rochelle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced US: roh-SHELL (IPA: /roʊˈʃɛl/); French: roh-SHEL (IPA: /ʁɔʃɛl/).

Rochelle is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: US: roh-SHELL (IPA: /roʊˈʃɛl/); French: roh-SHEL (IPA: /ʁɔʃɛl/)

What is the meaning of the name Rochelle ?

The baby name Rochelle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced US: roh-SHELL (IPA: /roʊˈʃɛl/); French: roh-SHEL (IPA: /ʁɔʃɛl/).

Rochelle is French in Origin.

Rochelle is a French feminine given name derived from the toponym La Rochelle on France’s Atlantic coast. Its root is Old French roche “rock,” ultimately from Latin rupes; the diminutive -elle yields the sense “little rock,” hence the common gloss “small rock” or “from the small rock.” The name also appears as a habitational surname before gaining currency as a first name.

In English-speaking countries Rochelle rose in the mid‑20th century, appreciated for its sleek French sound, and saw particular popularity in the United States during the 1960s–70s. It is sometimes confused with Rachelle (a variant of Rachel), but the two have distinct etymologies. Variants and spellings include Rochell, Rochella, Roshelle, and LaRochelle (surname form). Short forms and nicknames include Ro, Chelle, Elle, and Rocky. Related place-derived names include Rochelle as a middle name honoring family ties to La Rochelle.

Rochelle has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rochelle

Rochelle Aytes Actor · Born 1976 · United States Rochelle Aytes is an American actress best known for her role as April Malloy on the television series 'Mistresses'. She also appeared in the film 'Madea's Family Reunion' and the TV show 'Criminal Minds'. Born in 1976, she has made a significant impact in both film and television. Rochelle Hudson Actor · Born 1916 · United States Rochelle Hudson was an American actress best known for her roles in films during the 1930s and 1940s. She starred in 'Imitation of Life' and 'Rebel Without a Cause', showcasing her versatility and talent on screen.

Rochelle – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 911
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
JM 0 #69 19 3,714
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
PH 0 #72 25 5,607
QA 0 #98 9 7,011
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
JM Girls 0 #128 157 7,507
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #147 7 3,773
PH Girls 0 #150 295 13,098
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
AE 0 #160 18 10,220
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
Sweden Girls 2017 #173 2 1,647
NA Girls 0 #189 36 7,146
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PS 0 #209 10 5,692
QA Girls 0 #231 86 15,378
MO Girls 0 #234 18 7,056
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
ZA 0 #250 202 14,421
SG 0 #256 14 11,010
ZA Girls 0 #267 2,338 25,928
Canada Girls 2024 #277 9 2,795
IL 0 #277 6 6,291
SA 0 #281 15 10,560
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
JO Girls 0 #334 6 7,570
BR 0 #336 10 5,969
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
OM Girls 0 #363 34 15,987
NL 0 #374 18 2,481
AE Girls 0 #393 161 20,968
France Girls 2018 #400 3 3,265
KW Girls 0 #405 111 19,177
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
SG Girls 0 #481 106 18,916
PS Girls 0 #502 22 10,981
CM Girls 0 #509 32 11,671
CR Girls 0 #509 24 11,342
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
BH 0 #520 34 17,937
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
HK Girls 0 #539 77 16,104
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
IL Girls 0 #589 29 11,648
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #730 9 3,895
NL Girls 0 #738 219 5,933
SA Girls 0 #740 196 25,931
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
BR Girls 0 #815 127 12,708
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #826 13 4,949
United States Girls 2024 #880 37 8,487
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
MY Girls 0 #963 32 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #966 18 5,561
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,146 33 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,352 95 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Rochelle is popular in 61 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
France
Ireland

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People also ask about Rochelle

Rochelle is predominantly a girl's name.
Rochelle is a 2 syllable name, pronounced US: roh-SHELL (IPA: /roʊˈʃɛl/); French: roh-SHEL (IPA: /ʁɔʃɛl/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rochell, Rochella, Rochele and Rochèle.
Across languages, Rochelle has these equivalents: Rachel (similar-sounding name, different origin), Rochette (French diminutive/surname).
Yes, very popular — Rochelle ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Rochelle ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Rochelle's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #301 in 2014 to #277 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Rochelle are in our database, including Rochelle Aytes (Actor), Rochelle Hudson (Actor).