Brooks vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Brooks Rank #2,778

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #2778 for Brooks.

Is Brooks or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Brooks at #2778 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Wade mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook or stream" (Old English 'broc' origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Brooks and Wade boy or girl names?

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