Brooks vs Carson

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 #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Brooks Rank #67

Carson Rank #124

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #124 for Carson.

Is Brooks or Carson more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Carson at #124 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Carson mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Brooks and Carson boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.