Richard vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

American British Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lincoln mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.