Lincoln vs Larkin

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 #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Lincoln Rank #73

Larkin Rank #2,984

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Lincoln or Larkin more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Larkin mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lincoln and Larkin boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Larkin is primarily a boy name.