Wilkes vs Linkoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilkes

Boy #4,387 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute will, helmet of will"

Origin: Old German via English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,387
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

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Heron Kordell Amaree Wilhelm

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Linkoln

Boy #4,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,317
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Koast Covey Hays Sagan

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Popularity Comparison

Wilkes Rank #4,387

Linkoln Rank #4,317

Linkoln is more popular, ranked #4317 vs #4387 for Wilkes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilkes or Linkoln more popular?

Linkoln is more popular, ranked #4317 compared to Wilkes at #4387 in the United States.

What do Wilkes and Linkoln mean?

Wilkes means "resolute will, helmet of will" (Old German via English origin). Linkoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Wilkes and Linkoln boy or girl names?

Wilkes is primarily a boy name. Linkoln is primarily a boy name.

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