Rye vs Rook

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,371 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a crow-like black bird"

Origin: Old Norse

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Rye Rank #2,432

Rook Rank #2,371

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Rye or Rook more popular?

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Rye and Rook mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin).

Are Rye and Rook boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Rook is primarily a boy name.