Rourke
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- An Ancient Given Name Adopted As An Irish Clan Name. Surname.
- Origin
- Irish
Rourke Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 345 baby boys have been named Rourke. The name peaked in 2012 with 17 US births that year (rank #5441). In 2024, ranked #8799 nationally — 3,358 places below its 2012 peak.
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Rourke
If you like Rourke's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rourke's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Rourke
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rorke | Famous Ruler | Male | Irish |
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Compare Rourke to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rourke against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).