Fritz vs Rook

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fritz

Boy #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German fridu + rih

German Austrian Dutch 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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Fritz Rank #2,536

Rook Rank #2,371

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 vs #2536 for Fritz.

Is Fritz or Rook more popular?

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 compared to Fritz at #2536 in the United States.

What do Fritz and Rook mean?

Fritz means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German fridu + rih origin). Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin).

Are Fritz and Rook boy or girl names?

Fritz is primarily a boy name. Rook is primarily a boy name.