Gender-Neutral Name · Surname Origin
Brook
Brook means “Swamp, marsh”. It is a gender-neutral name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Brook? It is a neutral name whose meaning is "Swamp, marsh", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Brooks.
Brook meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Swamp, marsh
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Brook to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Brook as B·R·O·O·K, with 5 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Brook is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Brook variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Brooka, Brooke, Brooky, Broo.
- Nicknames: Bro and B.
- Middle names: Pair Brook with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Brook middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Brooks, Brock, Breck, Brack, Brooke — full picks on the sibling names for Brook guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Brook? Browse our names like Brook guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Brook
What does the name Brook mean?
Brook means "Swamp, marsh" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Brook is used as a neutral name.
What is the origin of Brook?
Brook originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Brook?
Brook has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Brook a boy's or girl's name?
Brook is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Brook in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Brook sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Brook?
Names that share Brook's sound and style include Brooks, Brock, Breck, Brack, Brooke.
What middle names pair well with Brook?
Good middle-name fits for Brook pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Brook is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Brook is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Brook?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Brook share its rhythm without rhyming — Brooks, Brock, Breck all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.