Brooks vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Brooks Rank #67

August Rank #88

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #88 for August.

Is Brooks or August more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Brooks and August mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Brooks and August boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.