Roark

The meaning of Roark is 'illustrious and mighty'. This unique surname was ascribed to some of the most princely families in Ireland. Roark has other variations like Rourke and O'Rourke. This surname is reportedly one of the oldest in the world. People say it originated in the 10th century after a young prince named Ruarc died and people mourned his death. In popular culture, it was used in Ayn Rand's 'The Fountainhead', where the central character was named Howard Roark. Roark is pretty commonly used in Ireland to name boys. Roark is more often used as a surname than a first name. Interestingly, the surname Roark was initially found in the counties of Leitrim and Cavan, the western half of the kingdom of Breifne in the Leinster province of Ireland. Another famous person of importance with the surname Roark or Rourke was the noted King of Breifne, Tiernan O'Rourke. This king was the leader of the clan known as the Ui Briuin. He ruled over Breifne and was first mentioned in the chronicles in 1124. O'Rourke had a huge cavalry and was once defeated by Conchobhar MacLochlainn at Ardee in 1128. Later in 1130, he defeated and killed Diarmait O'Maelsechlainn, King of Meath.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

illustrious and mighty

Origin

Irish

Numerology

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

R is for rapport, friends seek you.

K is for kid, the child within.

Lucky

Roark lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Roark

• Saint Solange 9th century Frankish shepherdess and martyr
• Solange Piaget Knowles American singer; sister of Beyonce
• Solange Sand daughter of French novelist and feminist George Sand
• Solange Azagury Partridge, British jewelry designer
• Roark Critchlow Canadian actor