Lake vs Shilo

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

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lake Rank #1,633
Shilo Rank #1,670

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Shilo more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Lake and Shilo mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lake and Shilo boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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