Rooks

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Pronounced RUUKS /ˈrʊks/Medium

Meaning: An English surname, the plural of Rooke/'rook' (the crow-like bird), often a place or family name. As a first name it reads crisp and modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Rooks is the plural of 'rook,' the bird (said 'RUUKS'). One-beat and modern.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningAn English surname, the plural of Rooke/'rook' (the crow-like bird), often a place or family name. As a first name it reads crisp and modern.

U.S. rank (2024)#12020 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rooks is an English surname, the plural of Rooke/'rook' (the bird). Crisp and modern as a first name, rare in the U.S. (said 'RUUKS').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Rooks is an English surname - the plural of 'rook,' the crow-like bird - a crisp, one-beat name with a modern, surname-style feel (said 'RUUKS').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Rooks — English surname; plural of 'rook'

Variations

RookeRookesRux

Nicknames

RookRookie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rooks mean?

Rooks is an English surname, the plural of 'rook' (the crow-like bird).

How do you pronounce Rooks?

It's said RUUKS /ˈrʊks/ - one syllable.

Is Rooks a boy or girl name?

Rooks is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rooks?

Rooks is a rare name in the U.S.