Brook vs Kelby

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 #6,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Settlement near the well"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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Brook Rank #6,381

Kelby Rank #6,339

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 vs #6381 for Brook.

Is Brook or Kelby more popular?

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 compared to Brook at #6381 in the United States.

What do Brook and Kelby mean?

Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin). Kelby means "Settlement near the well" (Old Norse origin).

Are Brook and Kelby boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a boy name. Kelby is primarily a boy name.