Lincoln vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lincoln

Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Lincoln Rank #73

August Rank #88

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #88 for August.

Is Lincoln or August more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and August mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Lincoln and August boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.