Lincoln vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lincoln Rank #73

Gideon Rank #332

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Lincoln or Gideon more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Gideon mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lincoln and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.