Lincoln vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Lincoln Rank #73

River Rank #112

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #112 for River.

Is Lincoln or River more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and River mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Lincoln and River boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.