Lincoln vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Lincoln Rank #73

Hunter Rank #128

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Lincoln or Hunter more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Hunter mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Lincoln and Hunter boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.