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Brook

Pronunciation: [ br-OOK ]

Boy Name #6,381 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Brook is a boy name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-OOK.

Parents who love the name Brook often also consider Bridget, Bruce, Bryant .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#6,381
Total SSA Count
14

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Bro Bry Broie

Also a Girl Name

Brook is also used as a girl name, ranked #5761.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brook

Is Brook a boy or girl name?
Brook is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6381. As a girl name, it is ranked #5761. Brook is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Brook?
Brook is pronounced br-OOK.
How popular is the name Brook?
Brook is currently ranked #6381 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Brook?
Common nicknames for Brook include Bro, Bry, and Broie.
Is Brook a common or rare name?
Brook is an uncommon name, ranked #6381 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Brook

Brook is a boy name .

Is Brook a boy or girl name? Brook is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,381 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,761. Brook is more commonly used as a girl name.

Brook is currently ranked #6,381 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Brook include Bro, Bry, and Broie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Brook include Brooks, Brooklyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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