Brooks vs Graham

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 #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Brooks Rank #67

Graham Rank #129

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #129 for Graham.

Is Brooks or Graham more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Graham at #129 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Graham mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Brooks and Graham boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Graham is primarily a boy name.