Lincoln vs Kai

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 #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Lincoln Rank #73

Kai Rank #76

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Lincoln or Kai more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Kai mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Lincoln and Kai boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.