Locke vs Hero

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 #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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Locke Rank #2,493

Hero Rank #2,338

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 vs #2493 for Locke.

Is Locke or Hero more popular?

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 compared to Locke at #2493 in the United States.

What do Locke and Hero mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Locke and Hero boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Hero is primarily a boy name.