River vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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River Rank #112

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Lincoln mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are River and Lincoln boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.