Brooks vs Clark

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 #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Brooks Rank #67

Clark Rank #438

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Brooks or Clark more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Clark mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Brooks and Clark boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.