Dylan vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

American British Australian

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Dylan Rank #28

Lincoln Rank #73

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Is Dylan or Lincoln more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Lincoln mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Dylan and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.