Linkoln vs Wilkes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linkoln

Boy #4,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,317
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Wilkes

Boy #4,387 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute will, helmet of will"

Origin: Old German via English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,387
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Linkoln Rank #4,317

Wilkes Rank #4,387

Linkoln is more popular, ranked #4317 vs #4387 for Wilkes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linkoln or Wilkes more popular?

Linkoln is more popular, ranked #4317 compared to Wilkes at #4387 in the United States.

What do Linkoln and Wilkes mean?

Linkoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English/Latin origin). Wilkes means "resolute will, helmet of will" (Old German via English origin).

Are Linkoln and Wilkes boy or girl names?

Linkoln is primarily a boy name. Wilkes is primarily a boy name.

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