Bennett 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bennett Rank #60
Lincoln Rank #73

Bennett is more popular, ranked #60 vs #73 for Lincoln.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bennett ___

  • Bennett James
  • Bennett Thomas
  • Bennett Alexander
  • Bennett William
  • Bennett John
  • Bennett Charles

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 Bennett

Charlotte Eleanor Theodore Oliver Arabella

If you choose Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bennett or Lincoln more popular?

Bennett is more popular, ranked #60 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Bennett and Lincoln mean?

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

Are Bennett and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Bennett is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.

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