Brook vs Merit

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 #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

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Brook Rank #6,381

Merit Rank #6,508

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Brook or Merit more popular?

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Brook and Merit mean?

Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Brook and Merit boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.