Ryan vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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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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Ryan Rank #87

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Lincoln mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.