Locke vs Rye

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 #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Locke Rank #2,493

Rye Rank #2,432

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #2493 for Locke.

Is Locke or Rye more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Locke at #2493 in the United States.

What do Locke and Rye mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Locke and Rye boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.