Brooks vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Brooks Rank #67

Ryan Rank #87

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Brooks or Ryan more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Ryan mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Brooks and Ryan boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.