Doris vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dorie, Dory

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Doris Rank #2,193
Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #2193 for Doris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Doris ___

  • Doris Jean
  • Doris Mae
  • Doris Louise
  • Doris Ann
  • Doris Ruth
  • Doris Marie

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 Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

If you choose Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Doris and Lincoln mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Doris and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Doris is primarily a girl name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.

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