Dru vs Locke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dru

Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,389
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dru

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dru Rank #2,389
Locke Rank #2,493

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 vs #2493 for Locke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dru ___

  • Dru James
  • Dru Alexander
  • Dru Michael
  • Dru Lee
  • Dru Cole
  • Dru Finn

Locke ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dru or Locke more popular?

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 compared to Locke at #2493 in the United States.

What do Dru and Locke mean?

Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin). Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin).

Are Dru and Locke boy or girl names?

Dru is primarily a boy name. Locke is primarily a boy name.

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