Rourke - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rourke \

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#8171 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Rourke. Compare Rourke with its variant forms and related boy names.