Lincoln Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lincoln Name at a Glance

Name	Lincoln
Meaning	'King Henry the Eighth' Bishop of Lincoln.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lincoln Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lincoln means “'King Henry the Eighth' Bishop of Lincoln”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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

When considering Lincoln for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.