Locke vs Kirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Locke

Boy #2,493 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"place by a waterway lock"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Locke Rank #2,493

Kirk Rank #2,573

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 vs #2573 for Kirk.

Is Locke or Kirk more popular?

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 compared to Kirk at #2573 in the United States.

What do Locke and Kirk mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Locke and Kirk boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.