Comments (Meaning / History Only)

Most likely originated from the given name Ruairc, which was Gaelicized from the Norse Hrothrekr. [noted -ed]
Apparently a variant or related to Roarke/Rourke - Irish: illustrious and mighty.
Possibly also meaning 'red haired warrior' (from rua, red haired, and 'arg' root word meaning warrior.)

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