Lincoln vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Lincoln Rank #73

Derek Rank #258

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Lincoln or Derek more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Derek mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Lincoln and Derek boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.