Link vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Link

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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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

English French Irish Dutch German

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Link Rank #1,419

Gerard Rank #1,529

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

Is Link or Gerard more popular?

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

What do Link and Gerard mean?

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

Are Link and Gerard boy or girl names?

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