Locke vs Elder

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 #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Locke Rank #2,493

Elder Rank #2,412

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 vs #2493 for Locke.

Is Locke or Elder more popular?

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 compared to Locke at #2493 in the United States.

What do Locke and Elder mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin).

Are Locke and Elder boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Elder is primarily a boy name.