Bowden vs Locke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Locke

Boy #2,493 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"place by a waterway lock"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,493
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Loc, Loy, Loie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bowden Rank #2,595
Locke Rank #2,493

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bowden ___

  • Bowden James
  • Bowden Lee
  • Bowden Cole
  • Bowden Grey
  • Bowden Thomas
  • Bowden Reid

Locke ___

  • Locke James
  • Locke Henry
  • Locke William
  • Locke Thomas
  • Locke Alexander
  • Locke Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bowden

Holden Piper Harper Greyson Camden

If you choose Locke

Sutton Piper Crew Blythe Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowden or Locke more popular?

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Locke mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin).

Are Bowden and Locke boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Locke is primarily a boy name.

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