Reef vs Rook

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reef

Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,371 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a crow-like black bird"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Reef Rank #2,557

Rook Rank #2,371

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 vs #2557 for Reef.

Is Reef or Rook more popular?

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 compared to Reef at #2557 in the United States.

What do Reef and Rook mean?

Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin). Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin).

Are Reef and Rook boy or girl names?

Reef is primarily a boy name. Rook is primarily a boy name.