Brook vs Jen

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 #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

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Brook Rank #6,381

Jen Rank #6,476

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 vs #6476 for Jen.

Is Brook or Jen more popular?

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Brook and Jen mean?

Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin). Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Brook and Jen boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a boy name. Jen is primarily a boy name.