Rook vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rook

Boy #2,371 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a crow-like black bird"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

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Rook Rank #2,371

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2371 for Rook.

Is Rook or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Rook at #2371 in the United States.

What do Rook and Cy mean?

Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Rook and Cy boy or girl names?

Rook is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.