Arthur vs Brooks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #105 for Arthur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Brooks ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Brooks

Parker Quinn River Hadley Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Brooks mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Brooks boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.

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