Brook vs Rees

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 #6,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardor, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English British

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Brook Rank #6,381

Rees Rank #6,353

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 vs #6381 for Brook.

Is Brook or Rees more popular?

Rees is more popular, ranked #6353 compared to Brook at #6381 in the United States.

What do Brook and Rees mean?

Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin). Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Brook and Rees boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a boy name. Rees is primarily a boy name.