River vs Brooks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

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River Rank #112

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Brooks mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are River and Brooks boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.