Brooks vs Hayden

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 #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Brooks Rank #67

Hayden Rank #154

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Brooks or Hayden more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Hayden mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Brooks and Hayden boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.