Lake vs Haven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Boy #1,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe harbor, place of refuge"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Lake Rank #1,633

Haven Rank #1,482

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

Is Lake or Haven more popular?

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

What do Lake and Haven mean?

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

Are Lake and Haven boy or girl names?

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