Boy Name

Rourke

"Irish surname used as given name; from 'Ruarc' meaning 'red king' or 'famous ruler.'"

Ranked #8799 for boys

About the Name Rourke

Meaning

Irish surname used as given name; from 'Ruarc' meaning 'red king' or 'famous ruler.'

Origin

Irish

Gender

Boy

First Letter

R

Boy Rank

#8799

Rourke is a boy name of Irish origin. The name means "Irish surname used as given name; from 'Ruarc' meaning 'red king' or 'famous ruler.'" and Currently ranked #8799 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Irish names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
#5
1970
#11
1980
#66
1990
#81
2000
#125
2010
#57
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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