Jen vs Brook

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

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Boy #6,381 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small stream, flowing water"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jen Rank #6,476

Brook Rank #6,381

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 vs #6476 for Jen.

Is Jen or Brook more popular?

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Jen and Brook mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin).

Are Jen and Brook boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Brook is primarily a boy name.