Rook vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rook

Boy #2,371 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a crow-like black bird"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Rook Rank #2,371

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2371 for Rook.

Is Rook or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Rook at #2371 in the United States.

What do Rook and Lex mean?

Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Rook and Lex boy or girl names?

Rook is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.