Brooks vs Jake

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 #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Brooks Rank #2,778

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #2778 for Brooks.

Is Brooks or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Brooks at #2778 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Jake mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook or stream" (Old English 'broc' origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brooks and Jake boy or girl names?

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