Rook vs Lysander

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 #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Literary Classical

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Rook Rank #2,371

Lysander Rank #2,200

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 vs #2371 for Rook.

Is Rook or Lysander more popular?

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 compared to Rook at #2371 in the United States.

What do Rook and Lysander mean?

Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Rook and Lysander boy or girl names?

Rook is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.