Rook vs Usher

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 #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

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Rook Rank #2,371

Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2371 for Rook.

Is Rook or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Rook at #2371 in the United States.

What do Rook and Usher mean?

Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Rook and Usher boy or girl names?

Rook is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.