Rourke - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rourke \ro(ur)-ke\ is pronounced RORK. It is of Irish origin. An ancient given name of uncertain origin, adopted as an Irish clan name.

Rourke has 2 variant forms: Roarke and Rorke.

For more information, see also the related name Roark.

Baby names that sound like Rourke are Ruark, Rurik, Rurek, Roric, Rorric and Rorik.

Rourke is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rourke. Click here to compare Rourke with related baby names.