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Brooks

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
Small stream, flowing water
Pronunciation
BRUKS
Origin
English

From English surname, from Old English 'broc' meaning small stream.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernNature-inspiredClassic

Languages in use: English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • BrookesEnglish

    Variant with an e.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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