Locke vs Payson

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 #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

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Locke Rank #2,493

Payson Rank #2,637

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Locke or Payson more popular?

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Locke and Payson mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Locke and Payson boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.