Locke vs Rustin

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

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Rustin

Boy #2,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red-haired, from the russet one"

Origin: Old English/French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,440
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Russ, Rusty

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Popularity Comparison

Locke Rank #2,493
Rustin Rank #2,440

Rustin is more popular, ranked #2440 vs #2493 for Locke.

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

Rustin ___

  • Rustin James
  • Rustin Lee
  • Rustin Allen
  • Rustin Wayne
  • Rustin Dale
  • Rustin Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Locke

Sutton Piper Crew Blythe Greer

If you choose Rustin

Dustin Clayton Weston Shelby Clint

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Locke or Rustin more popular?

Rustin is more popular, ranked #2440 compared to Locke at #2493 in the United States.

What do Locke and Rustin mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Rustin means "red-haired, from the russet one" (Old English/French origin).

Are Locke and Rustin boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Rustin is primarily a boy name.

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