Rook

Meaning: The crow-family bird; also the chess piece
Origin: English — Word-name — from rook · word name

Boy's name · #1972 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Rook is moving up the charts. First recorded in 2001, it stood at #1972 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 720 boys have been named Rook along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 3 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#2,498 in Canada (2024).

In stories & tradition

Rook — Mascot of Alvark Tokyo of B.LEAGUE
Rook Blonko — Ben 10: Omniverse (TV series)

Similar names: Delijah · Ahron · Oak · Rumi · Roan · Roen

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