Brooks vs Miles

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 #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

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Brooks Rank #67

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #67 for Brooks.

Is Brooks or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Brooks at #67 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Miles mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Brooks and Miles boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.