Brooks vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Brooks Rank #67

Barrett Rank #186

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Brooks or Barrett more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Barrett mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Brooks and Barrett boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.