Lincoln vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Lincoln Rank #73

Franklin Rank #389

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Lincoln or Franklin more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Franklin mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Lincoln and Franklin boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.