Brook vs Carlson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brook

Boy #6,381 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small stream, flowing water"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Brook Rank #6,381

Carlson Rank #6,359

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 vs #6381 for Brook.

Is Brook or Carlson more popular?

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 compared to Brook at #6381 in the United States.

What do Brook and Carlson mean?

Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Brook and Carlson boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.