John vs Brooks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

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John Rank #21

Brooks Rank #67

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #67 for Brooks.

Is John or Brooks more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Brooks at #67 in the United States.

What do John and Brooks mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are John and Brooks boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.