US Popularity:5411
Origin:British
Meaning:Dark hair; Raucous voice
Rook is a gender-neutral name of English origin. Fans of chess will know that this is one of the game’s crucial pieces, and it is also a name of a well-known bird. However, you may not be aware of some of its more obscure meanings. Rook can also mean "dark hair" or "raucous voice," definitions that make the name suitable for a brunette baby with plenty of character!
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Rook Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rook is currently #4452 on The Bump
Boy:Rook is currently #2979 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Rook is currently #2461 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rook is currently #5411 in U.S. births
Boy:Rook is currently #5696 in U.S. births
Girl:Rook is currently #28307 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2018
Gender:
Girl
#28316
in 2018
+ 367
from 2017
In comparison to the previous year's data

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