Brooks vs Emmett

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 #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Brooks Rank #67

Emmett Rank #119

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #119 for Emmett.

Is Brooks or Emmett more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Emmett mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin).

Are Brooks and Emmett boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Emmett is primarily a boy name.