Jackson vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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Jackson Rank #35

Lincoln Rank #73

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Is Jackson or Lincoln more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Lincoln mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Jackson and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.