Lincoln vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Lincoln Rank #73

Gavin Rank #254

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Lincoln or Gavin more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Gavin mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Lincoln and Gavin boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.