Hays vs Linkoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Link, Linc

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hays Rank #4,204
Linkoln Rank #4,317

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4317 for Linkoln.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hays ___

  • Hays William
  • Hays Thomas
  • Hays Edward
  • Hays James
  • Hays Robert
  • Hays Alexander

Linkoln ___

  • Linkoln James
  • Linkoln Henry
  • Linkoln Thomas
  • Linkoln Lee
  • Linkoln Alexander
  • Linkoln Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hays

Brooks Reed Lake Ellis Quinn

If you choose Linkoln

Hudson Grant Roosevelt Harrison Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hays or Linkoln more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Linkoln at #4317 in the United States.

What do Hays and Linkoln mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Linkoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Hays and Linkoln boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Linkoln is primarily a boy name.

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