Lake vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lake Rank #1,633

Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Lake or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Smith mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Lake and Smith boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.