Rook vs Laurence

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 #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

French English Irish American Belgian

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Rook Rank #2,371

Laurence Rank #2,194

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2371 for Rook.

Is Rook or Laurence more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Rook at #2371 in the United States.

What do Rook and Laurence mean?

Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Rook and Laurence boy or girl names?

Rook is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.