Lincoln vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lincoln

Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Lincoln Rank #73

Lydia Rank #97

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Lincoln or Lydia more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Lydia mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Lincoln and Lydia boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.