August vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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August Rank #88

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Lincoln mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are August and Lincoln boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.