Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Strong, protective, and strategic, Raven
Pronunciation: ro͞ok, /rʊk/, R UH K
Popularity Rank: #53,655
Derived from the Old English word 'roc' meaning 'a bird' or 'a rook'. Rook is also a chess piece symbolizing a castle tower. It conveys strength, protection, and strategic thinking.
The name Rook is of English origin and means Strong, protective, and strategic, Raven. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Rook is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, and 45 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ro͞ok
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /rʊk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R UH K
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UH: Pronounce as in "book" (B UH K)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Rook is recorded 548 times globally, ranking it as the 53,655th most common name worldwide.
Rook is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 101 occurrences, making it the 20,216th most popular name in the country.
In Mauritius, the name Rook is found among 1 in every 3268 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #20,216 | 1 : 28,636 |
| Egypt | #24,708 | 1 : 34,239 |
| Morocco | #16,865 | 1 : 26,325 |
| Mauritius | #2,272 | 1 : 3,268 |
| United States of America | #39,236 | 1 : 56,535 |
| United Arab Emirates | #18,512 | 1 : 34,315 |
| Netherlands | #11,859 | 1 : 15,176 |
| Algeria | #29,948 | 1 : 63,355 |
| Kuwait | #14,612 | 1 : 30,196 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rook from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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