Ian vs Brooks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Ian Rank #75

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Brooks mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Ian and Brooks boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.