Haven vs Lake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haven

Boy #1,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe harbor, place of refuge"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Haven Rank #1,482

Lake Rank #1,633

Haven is more popular, ranked #1482 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Haven or Lake more popular?

Haven is more popular, ranked #1482 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Haven and Lake mean?

Haven means "safe harbor, place of refuge" (Old English origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Haven and Lake boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.