Rock (name)
Rock is a surname, given name and nickname.
Surname
Politicians and activists
- Allan Rock (born 1947), Canadian Justice Minister, Health Minister and diplomat
- Heraldine Rock (1933–2012), Saint Lucian politician
- John Rock (abolitionist) (1825-1866), American abolitionist
- Raymond Rock (born 1922), Canadian politician
Scientists
- John Rock (American scientist) (1890-1984), one of the inventors of the contraceptive pill
- Joseph Rock (1884-1962), Austrian-American explorer, geographer and botanist
Entertainers
- Bob Rock (born 1954), musician, sound engineer and record producer
- Chris Rock (born 1965), American comedian
- Dave Rock, musician of Rilo Kiley
Athletes
- Andrew Rock (born 1982), American sprinter
- Claude Rock (1863–1950), Australian cricketer
- David Rock (cricketer) (born 1957), English former cricketer
- Gene Rock (1921–2002), American professional basketball player
- Owen Rock (1896–1978), Australian cricketer, son of Claude
- Robert Rock (born 1977), English professional golfer
Other
- Anthony J. Rock, U.S. Air Force Inspector General
- David Rock (architect) (born 1929), English architect and graphic designer
- David Rock (historian), historian of Latin America
- Mick Rock (born 1948), British photographer
Given name
- Rock or Roch (c. 1348-c. 1379), Roman Catholic saint
- Rock F. Jones, 16th President of Ohio Wesleyan University
- Rock Hudson (1925-1985), born Roy Harold Scherer, American actor
Nickname
- Devol Brett (1923-2010), U.S. Air Force lieutenant general
- Dwayne Johnson (born 1972), American/Canadian actor, producer, and semi-retired professional wrestler
- Don Muraco (born 1949), American retired professional wrestler.
- Nate Quarry (born 1972), American mixed martial artist
- Knute Rockne (1888-1931), Norwegian-American football player and coach
- Tim Raines (born 1959), American former Major League Baseball player
- Larry "Rock" Zeidel (1928–2014), Canadian ice hockey player
See also
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