Locke vs Williams

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 #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Locke Rank #2,493

Williams Rank #2,530

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 vs #2530 for Williams.

Is Locke or Williams more popular?

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 compared to Williams at #2530 in the United States.

What do Locke and Williams mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Locke and Williams boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Williams is primarily a boy name.