Roark
ROR-k
Popularity
#5825
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
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'.
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