Declan vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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Declan Rank #131

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Lincoln mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Declan and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.