Lincoln vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Lincoln Rank #73

Evan Rank #143

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Lincoln or Evan more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Evan mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Lincoln and Evan boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.