Rook

Pronunciation: [ r-OOK ]

Girl Name #17,948 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rook is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OOK.

Parents who love the name Rook often also consider Rose, Rosa, Rosie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,948
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Rooney #1974

Also a Boy Name

Rook is also used as a boy name, ranked #2371.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rook

Is Rook a boy or girl name?

Rook is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17948. As a boy name, it is ranked #2371. Rook is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Rook?

Rook is pronounced r-OOK.

How popular is the name Rook?

Rook is currently ranked #17948 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Rook a common or rare name?

Rook is an uncommon name, ranked #17948 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rook

Rook is a girl name .

Is Rook a boy or girl name? Rook is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,948 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,371. Rook is more commonly used as a boy name.

Rook is currently ranked #17,948 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Rook include Rooney . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.