Brooks vs Myles

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 #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Brooks Rank #67

Myles Rank #99

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Brooks or Myles more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Myles mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Brooks and Myles boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.