Brooks vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Brooks Rank #67

Avery Rank #259

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Brooks or Avery more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Avery mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Brooks and Avery boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.