Illustrious or famous
Roark is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ruairc, meaning descendant of Ruarc. The personal name Ruarc is derived from Old Norse elements suggesting a person of great fame or a powerful ruler.
Less common today
Roark isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,930 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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