Lincoln vs Sawyer

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

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Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sawyer, lumber worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,756
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Saw

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lincoln Rank #73
Sawyer Rank #132

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lincoln ___

  • Lincoln James
  • Lincoln Scott
  • Lincoln Reid
  • Lincoln Cole
  • Lincoln Thomas
  • Lincoln Blake

Sawyer ___

  • Sawyer James
  • Sawyer Lee
  • Sawyer Cole
  • Sawyer Reid
  • Sawyer Finn
  • Sawyer Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

If you choose Sawyer

Scout Hunter Harper Finn Wyatt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln or Sawyer more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Sawyer mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Sawyer means "sawyer, lumber worker" (Old English origin).

Are Lincoln and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.

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