Ryan vs Brooks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English 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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Ryan Rank #87

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Brooks mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Brooks boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.