Brook vs Gale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brook

Boy #6,381 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small stream, flowing water"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Brook Rank #6,381

Gale Rank #6,550

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Brook or Gale more popular?

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Brook and Gale mean?

Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin). Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin).

Are Brook and Gale boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a boy name. Gale is primarily a boy name.