Lincoln vs Jonathan

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 #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Lincoln Rank #73

Jonathan Rank #83

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Lincoln or Jonathan more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Jonathan mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Lincoln and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.