Lincoln vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Lincoln Rank #73

Ryan Rank #87

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Lincoln or Ryan more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Ryan mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Lincoln and Ryan boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.