Brooks vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Brooks Rank #67

River Rank #112

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #112 for River.

Is Brooks or River more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Brooks and River mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Brooks and River boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.