Brooks vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Brooks Rank #67

Derek Rank #258

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Brooks or Derek more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Derek mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Brooks and Derek boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.