Homer vs Linkoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,124
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Home, Hom

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Homer Rank #4,124
Linkoln Rank #4,317

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 vs #4317 for Linkoln.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Homer ___

  • Homer James
  • Homer Lee
  • Homer Dale
  • Homer Ray
  • Homer Dean
  • Homer Earl

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 Homer

Virgil Achilles Clio Odysseus Penelope

If you choose Linkoln

Hudson Grant Roosevelt Harrison Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homer or Linkoln more popular?

Homer is more popular, ranked #4124 compared to Linkoln at #4317 in the United States.

What do Homer and Linkoln mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Linkoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Homer and Linkoln boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Linkoln is primarily a boy name.

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