Lincoln vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Lincoln Rank #73

Max Rank #175

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #175 for Max.

Is Lincoln or Max more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Max mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Lincoln and Max boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.