Lake vs Artemis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Artemis

Boy #1,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)"

Origin: Greek artemes

Cultural Roots

Greek European American Global

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,648
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lake Rank #1,633
Artemis Rank #1,648

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1648 for Artemis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Artemis more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Artemis at #1648 in the United States.

What do Lake and Artemis mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Artemis means "safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)" (Greek artemes origin).

Are Lake and Artemis boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Artemis is primarily a boy name.

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