Lock
l(o)-ck
US Popularity:5774
Origin:German
Meaning:Woods; Fortified place; Pond
Lock is a studly masculine name of Old German origins, meaning “woods,” “fortified place,” and “pond.” Lock is also tied to English and American roots, being an Americanized spelling of the German Loch and a nickname for one with curly hair. In Middle English and Scottish, Lock was a surname used to describe someone living near an enclosure that could be locked or a lake (loch). As you can see, Lock comes steeped in European roots yet carries a humble and unassuming demeanor. With a debonair name like Lock, baby will undoubtedly secure a bright future.
Lock Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1926
#8334
in 1926
- 386
from 1917
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