Brooks vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Brooks Rank #67

Cole Rank #162

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Brooks or Cole more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Cole mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Brooks and Cole boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.