Cross vs Rook

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Boy #2,371 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a crow-like black bird"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Cross Rank #2,439

Rook Rank #2,371

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Rook more popular?

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Rook mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cross and Rook boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Rook is primarily a boy name.