Brooks vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Brooks Rank #67

Ian Rank #75

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Brooks or Ian more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Ian mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Brooks and Ian boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.