Lincoln vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lincoln Rank #73

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Is Lincoln or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and John mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lincoln and John boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.