Skip to main content
Back to all names
BoyIrish

Roark

ROR-k

Popularity

#5825

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

1

Origin

Irish

Total Births

525

Peak Year

#27 in 2021

First Recorded

1948

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic personal name 'Ruaidhrí', meaning 'famous ruler' or 'red king'. It has a strong, heroic feel.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Roark (fictional)

    The uncompromising architect protagonist of Ayn Rand's novel 'The Fountainhead'.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

strong-willedindividualisticdeterminedbold

Want to explore Roark further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Roark.

More Names to Explore

View all