Locke vs Usher

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 #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

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Locke Rank #2,493

Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2493 for Locke.

Is Locke or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Locke at #2493 in the United States.

What do Locke and Usher mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Locke and Usher boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.