Lincoln vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Lincoln Rank #73

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Is Lincoln or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Dylan mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Lincoln and Dylan boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.