Brooks vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Brooks Rank #67

Riley Rank #229

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Brooks or Riley more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Riley mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Brooks and Riley boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.