Brooks vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Brooks Rank #67

Timothy Rank #208

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Brooks or Timothy more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Timothy mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Brooks and Timothy boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.