Amaryllis vs Brooks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67
Total SSA Count
4,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bro, Broo, Brooy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amaryllis Rank #2,708
Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #2708 for Amaryllis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaryllis ___

  • Amaryllis Rose
  • Amaryllis Jane
  • Amaryllis Claire
  • Amaryllis Wren
  • Amaryllis Fern
  • Amaryllis Elise

Brooks ___

  • Brooks William
  • Brooks James
  • Brooks Alexander
  • Brooks Thomas
  • Brooks Henry
  • Brooks Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amaryllis

Persephone Corinna Lysander Cressida Oberon

If you choose Brooks

Parker Quinn River Hadley Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaryllis or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Amaryllis at #2708 in the United States.

What do Amaryllis and Brooks mean?

Amaryllis means "sparkling, to flash or sparkle" (Greek origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Amaryllis and Brooks boy or girl names?

Amaryllis is primarily a girl name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.

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