Lincoln vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Lincoln Rank #73

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Is Lincoln or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Jackson mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Lincoln and Jackson boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.