Brenden vs Locke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brenden

Boy #2,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, little raven"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,508
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Brendy

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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

Brenden Rank #2,508
Locke Rank #2,493

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 vs #2508 for Brenden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brenden ___

  • Brenden James
  • Brenden Michael
  • Brenden Patrick
  • Brenden Lee
  • Brenden Thomas
  • Brenden Cole

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 Brenden

Connor Declan Kieran Siobhan Aisling

If you choose Locke

Sutton Piper Crew Blythe Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brenden or Locke more popular?

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 compared to Brenden at #2508 in the United States.

What do Brenden and Locke mean?

Brenden means "prince, little raven" (Old Irish origin). Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin).

Are Brenden and Locke boy or girl names?

Brenden is primarily a boy name. Locke is primarily a boy name.

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