Lincoln vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Lincoln Rank #73

Eric Rank #252

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Lincoln or Eric more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Eric mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lincoln and Eric boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.