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Rook

The name Rook peaked for girls at #11974 in 2023. Rook is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Rook is a boy's name meaning "crow; chariot".

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Rook is a choose-your-own-adventure type of name. It has so many meanings and associations, that you have the freedom of choice to decide what resonates with you.
 
In chess, the rook is the game piece that looks like a castle. That variation was derived from the Persian word rukh, meaning "chariot." Rook is also a bird name, that of a raven species found in Europe and Asia.
 
Rook may also be associated with the word "rookie," designating an amateur or newbie at something. Rookie was derived from the variation of rook that means "a cheat." In Dutch, the word "rook" means "smoke."
 
No matter which meaning you ascribe to Rook, it's a modern, fierce, and powerful choice for a son.

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The name Rook peaked for boys at #2091 in 2023. The name is most popular in ROOK, ROOK, and ROOK. Rook is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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