Roark vs Ashby

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 #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Anglo-Saxon

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Roark Rank #5,920

Ashby Rank #5,889

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 vs #5920 for Roark.

Is Roark or Ashby more popular?

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Roark at #5920 in the United States.

What do Roark and Ashby mean?

Roark means "distinguished ruler" (Old Irish origin). Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin).

Are Roark and Ashby boy or girl names?

Roark is primarily a boy name. Ashby is primarily a boy name.