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Name Origin

Brooks is an English surname that has become increasingly used as a given name. It originates from a topographical name for someone who lived near a brook or stream.

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Famous People

Brooks Robinson (1937-)

Baseball player

  • 18-time MLB All-Star
  • 16-time Gold Glove Award winner
  • World Series champion (1966, 1970)

Brooks Koepka (1990-)

Golfer

  • 4-time major champion (2 US Opens, 2 PGA Championships)
  • World Golf Rankings number one

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