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Arrow vs Lake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Lake Rank #1,633

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1674 for Arrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Lake more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Lake mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Arrow and Lake boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.

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