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Rush vs Link

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Link

Boy #1,419 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"chain link, connection"

Origin: Old English/Norse

Cultural Roots

American English Gaming culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,419
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Rush Rank #1,496
Link Rank #1,419

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 vs #1496 for Rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rush or Link more popular?

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Link mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Link means "chain link, connection" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Rush and Link boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Link is primarily a boy name.

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