Locke vs Herbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Locke

Boy #2,493 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"place by a waterway lock"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Locke Rank #2,493

Herbert Rank #2,474

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 vs #2493 for Locke.

Is Locke or Herbert more popular?

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 compared to Locke at #2493 in the United States.

What do Locke and Herbert mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Locke and Herbert boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.