Brooks vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Brooks Rank #67

Patrick Rank #221

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Brooks or Patrick more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Patrick mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Brooks and Patrick boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.