Link vs Linus

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 #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Link Rank #1,419

Linus Rank #1,423

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Link or Linus more popular?

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Link and Linus mean?

Link means "chain link, connection" (Old English/Norse origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Link and Linus boy or girl names?

Link is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.