Gareth 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

Gareth Rank #2,658
Locke Rank #2,493

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 vs #2658 for Gareth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gareth ___

  • Gareth Owen
  • Gareth Rhys
  • Gareth James
  • Gareth David
  • Gareth Thomas
  • Gareth Morgan

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 Gareth

Rhiannon Owen Bronwen Alun Seren

If you choose Locke

Sutton Piper Crew Blythe Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gareth or Locke more popular?

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 compared to Gareth at #2658 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Locke mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin).

Are Gareth and Locke boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Locke is primarily a boy name.

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