John vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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John Rank #21

Lincoln Rank #73

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Is John or Lincoln more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do John and Lincoln mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are John and Lincoln boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.