Max vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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Max Rank #175

Lincoln Rank #73

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

Is Max or Lincoln more popular?

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

What do Max and Lincoln mean?

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

Are Max and Lincoln boy or girl names?

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