Austin vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lincoln

Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#73
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Link, Linc

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Austin Rank #107
Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #107 for Austin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austin ___

  • Austin James
  • Austin Lee
  • Austin Blake
  • Austin Cole
  • Austin Reid
  • Austin Thomas

Lincoln ___

  • Lincoln James
  • Lincoln Scott
  • Lincoln Reid
  • Lincoln Cole
  • Lincoln Thomas
  • Lincoln Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Austin

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If you choose Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Austin and Lincoln mean?

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

Are Austin and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.

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