Brooks vs Kai

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 #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Brooks Rank #67

Kai Rank #76

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Brooks or Kai more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Kai mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Brooks and Kai boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.