Gaines vs Brook

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaines

Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boy #6,381 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small stream, flowing water"

Origin: Old English

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Gaines Rank #6,557

Brook Rank #6,381

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Is Gaines or Brook more popular?

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Gaines and Brook mean?

Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin). Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin).

Are Gaines and Brook boy or girl names?

Gaines is primarily a boy name. Brook is primarily a boy name.