Boy
Old English
1 syllable
Brook
BROOK
/brʊk/
"The stream" — a serene nature name flowing with simplicity and calm
Brook is an Old English word meaning a small stream or running water. It has been used as both a place name, a surname, and a given name for centuries. As a given name, Brook (and the spelling Brooks) carries a peaceful natural quality, evoking clean running water. It gained most of its use as a boy's name in the mid-20th century.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesBrook
GenderBoy
OriginOld English
Root WordBroc (stream)
MeaningStream, small river
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1998
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayN/A
Nicknames
BrookieB
About the Name Brook
Brook means a small stream or running water in Old English, evoking natural serenity and flow.
Brook originates as an Old English nature word used as a surname and later a given name in England and America.
Brook peaked in the late 1990s. The variant Brooks has become more popular for boys in recent years.
Brook James, Brook Allen, and Brook Reed are peaceful and naturally flowing combinations.
Brook suggests a calm, thoughtful, and naturally warm personality with a love of the outdoors.
Both Brook and Brooks are used for boys. Brooke with a final e is most common for girls. Brooks is gaining favor for boys.
Personality of Brook
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Brook
Creativity
76%
Elegance
72%
Independence
76%
Intelligence
74%
Strength
66%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Brook
M
Mel Brooks
American comedian and filmmaker (born Melvin Kaminsky)
B
Brooks Robinson
MLB Hall of Fame third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles
B
Brook Lopez
NBA basketball player known for his role with the Milwaukee Bucks
Middle Names for Brook
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Brook
Brook James
Brook Lee
Brook Thomas
Brook Allen
Brook Michael
Brook Ryan
Brook Cole
Brook Grey
Brook Reed
Brook Sage
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History of Brook
1000
Brook used as an Old English word and place descriptor for small streams
1500
Brook established as a English surname for families living by streams
1960
Brook and Brooke used as given names in the United States
1998
Brook peaks in popularity; the variant Brooks becomes favored for boys
Numerology & Symbolism of Brook
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Sky Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Water Lily
Brook Around the World
How Brook is written in different languages and scripts
بروك
Arabic
ブルック
Japanese
Брук
Russian
브루크
Korean
布鲁克
Chinese
Μπρούκ
Greek
ब्रुक
Hindi
ברוק
Hebrew
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