Brooks vs Ryder

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 #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Brooks Rank #67

Ryder Rank #134

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #134 for Ryder.

Is Brooks or Ryder more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Ryder at #134 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Ryder mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Brooks and Ryder boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.