Roark vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roark

Boy #5,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"distinguished ruler"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Roark Rank #5,920

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5920 for Roark.

Is Roark or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Roark at #5920 in the United States.

What do Roark and Alaster mean?

Roark means "distinguished ruler" (Old Irish origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Roark and Alaster boy or girl names?

Roark is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.