Brooks vs Hayes

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 #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Brooks Rank #67

Hayes Rank #160

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Brooks or Hayes more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Hayes mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Brooks and Hayes boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.