Brooks vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Brooks Rank #67

Brandon Rank #230

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brooks or Brandon more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Brandon mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Brooks and Brandon boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.