Derek vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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Derek Rank #258

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Lincoln mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Derek and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.