Lincoln vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lincoln Rank #73
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #73 for Lincoln.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lincoln at #73 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Theodore mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lincoln and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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