Brooks vs Madyson

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

Brooks Rank #67
Madyson Rank #2,616

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #2616 for Madyson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brooks ___

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

Madyson ___

  • Madyson Grace
  • Madyson Rose
  • Madyson Lee
  • Madyson Marie
  • Madyson Jo
  • Madyson Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brooks

Parker Quinn River Hadley Blake

If you choose Madyson

Aiden Brayden Olivia Addison Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooks or Madyson more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Madyson at #2616 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Madyson mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Madyson means "son of Maud (Matthew/Matilda)" (Old English origin).

Are Brooks and Madyson boy or girl names?

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

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