Brooks vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #67 for Brooks.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brooks

Parker Quinn River Hadley Blake

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooks or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Brooks at #67 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Theodore mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Brooks and Theodore boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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