Brooks vs Kevin

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 #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Brooks Rank #67

Kevin Rank #196

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Brooks or Kevin more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Kevin mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brooks and Kevin boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.