Brooks vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Brooks Rank #67

Gavin Rank #254

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Brooks or Gavin more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Gavin mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Brooks and Gavin boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.