London vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

London

Boy #1,208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great river, wide flowing water"

Origin: Celtic/Latin

English American

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

American British Australian

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London Rank #1,208

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #1208 for London.

Is London or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to London at #1208 in the United States.

What do London and Lincoln mean?

London means "great river, wide flowing water" (Celtic/Latin origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are London and Lincoln boy or girl names?

London is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.