Locke vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Locke

Boy #2,493 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"place by a waterway lock"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Locke Rank #2,493

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2493 for Locke.

Is Locke or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Locke at #2493 in the United States.

What do Locke and Richard mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Locke and Richard boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.