Lincoln Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lincoln Name at a Glance

Name	Lincoln
Meaning	Roman colony at the pool. Lakeside colony. The name of an early Roman settlement in England, used as both a surname and a first name. Famous Bearer: American president Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lincoln Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lincoln means “Roman colony at the pool. Lakeside colony. The name of an early Roman settlement in England, used as both a surname and a first name. Famous Bearer: American president Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lincoln Name Origin

Our database records Lincoln under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lincoln a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lincoln is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lincoln

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