Locke vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Locke Rank #2,493

Willis Rank #2,686

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Locke or Willis more popular?

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Locke and Willis mean?

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

Are Locke and Willis boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.