Nate vs Lake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Nate Rank #1,571

Lake Rank #1,633

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Nate or Lake more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Nate and Lake mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Nate and Lake boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.