Brooks vs Scott

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 #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Brooks Rank #67

Scott Rank #566

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Brooks or Scott more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Scott mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Brooks and Scott boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.