Gerard vs Link

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

English French Irish Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,419 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"chain link, connection"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Gaming culture

15 High Risk

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Link Rank #1,419

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Link more popular?

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Link mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Link means "chain link, connection" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Gerard and Link boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Link is primarily a boy name.