Lincoln vs Tatum

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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Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lincoln Rank #73
Tatum Rank #195

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #195 for Tatum.

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

Tatum ___

  • Tatum James
  • Tatum Michael
  • Tatum Alexander
  • Tatum Lee
  • Tatum Blake
  • Tatum River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

If you choose Tatum

Hudson Easton Colton Avery Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln or Tatum more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Tatum mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lincoln and Tatum boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.

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