Locke vs Tai

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

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Popularity Comparison

Locke Rank #2,493
Tai Rank #2,404

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 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

Tai ___

  • Tai James
  • Tai Lee
  • Tai Michael
  • Tai Ryan
  • Tai Alexander
  • Tai Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Locke or Tai more popular?

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 compared to Locke at #2493 in the United States.

What do Locke and Tai mean?

Locke means "place by a waterway lock" (Old English origin). Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin).

Are Locke and Tai boy or girl names?

Locke is primarily a boy name. Tai is primarily a boy name.

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