Locke vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Locke

Boy #2,493 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"place by a waterway lock"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Locke Rank #2,493

Bowden Rank #2,595

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Is Locke or Bowden more popular?

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Locke and Bowden mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Locke and Bowden boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.