Locke vs Riggin

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

Riggin

Boy #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works with ropes and rigging"

Origin: English occupational

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rigg, Rig

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Locke Rank #2,493
Riggin Rank #2,608

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 vs #2608 for Riggin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Locke ___

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

Riggin ___

  • Riggin James
  • Riggin Lee
  • Riggin Cole
  • Riggin Hunter
  • Riggin Blake
  • Riggin Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Locke

Sutton Piper Crew Blythe Greer

If you choose Riggin

Maverick Crew Hadley Scout Bowen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Locke or Riggin more popular?

Locke is more popular, ranked #2493 compared to Riggin at #2608 in the United States.

What do Locke and Riggin mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Riggin means "one who works with ropes and rigging" (English occupational origin).

Are Locke and Riggin boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Riggin is primarily a boy name.

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