Franklin vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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Franklin Rank #389

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Franklin or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Lincoln mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Franklin and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.