George vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

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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

George Rank #123
Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #123 for George.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George 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 George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Lincoln mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are George and Lincoln boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.

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