Locke

At a Glance

Meaning

Enclosure (surname)

Origin

English (surname)

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

LAHKListen

Locke began as a surname — an English variant of 'Lock,' also found as a Norwegian farm name meaning 'enclosure' — before it was used as a first name. You may have heard it said that Locke means 'man of the forest,' but that claim isn't supported; the name's documented root is 'enclosure,' and as a given name it's been used mainly through fictional characters rather than family naming tradition.

Meaning & Origin of Locke

Meaning: Enclosure (surname).

Origin: English (surname).

A common claim: Locke means 'man of the forest' Actually: Locke is often glossed as 'man of the forest,' but that's not supported — it's a surname (an English/German variant of 'Lock', or a Norwegian farm name meaning 'enclosure'), used as a given name mainly through fictional characters.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Locke

Popularity of Locke

Within SSA records spanning 1916 to 2024, Locke's best year was 2016, when it ranked #1966 with 74 babies given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #2487, with just 55 babies.

Names Like Locke

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FAQ

What does the name Locke mean?

Enclosure (surname). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Locke?

Locke is pronounced LAHK (IPA: /lɒk/).

Is Locke a popular name right now?

Locke peaked at #1966 in 2016 and is ranked #2487 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)

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