Brook vs Gaines

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 #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Brook Rank #6,381

Gaines Rank #6,557

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Is Brook or Gaines more popular?

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Brook and Gaines mean?

Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin). Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin).

Are Brook and Gaines boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a boy name. Gaines is primarily a boy name.