Brook vs Payden

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 #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Brook Rank #6,381

Payden Rank #6,329

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 vs #6381 for Brook.

Is Brook or Payden more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Brook at #6381 in the United States.

What do Brook and Payden mean?

Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Brook and Payden boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.