Brooks vs Parker

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 #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

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Brooks Rank #67

Parker Rank #97

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Brooks or Parker more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Parker mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Brooks and Parker boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.