Brooks vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Girl #2,778 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook or stream"

Origin: Old English 'broc'

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Brooks Rank #2,778

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #2778 for Brooks.

Is Brooks or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Brooks at #2778 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Clyde mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook or stream" (Old English 'broc' origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Brooks and Clyde boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a girl name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.