Illustrious or mighty
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Ruairc, which stems from the Old Norse name Hrærekr. It signifies a person of great fame, power, or leadership, often associated with the historical kings of Breifne.
Less common today
Roarke isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,135 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist architect of Ayn Rand's novel The Fountainhead · The Fountainhead
The mysterious host of Fantasy Island · Fantasy Island
Academy Award-nominated American actor and former boxer
