Brooks vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Brooks Rank #67

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #67 for Brooks.

Is Brooks or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Brooks at #67 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Jackson mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Brooks and Jackson boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.