Link vs Maddux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Madd

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Link Rank #1,419
Maddux Rank #1,395

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1419 for Link.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Link ___

  • Link James
  • Link Alexander
  • Link Michael
  • Link Cole
  • Link Everett
  • Link Theodore

Maddux ___

  • Maddux James
  • Maddux Cole
  • Maddux Lee
  • Maddux Blake
  • Maddux Reed
  • Maddux Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Link

Zelda Zora Ganon Navi Finn

If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Link or Maddux more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Link at #1419 in the United States.

What do Link and Maddux mean?

Link means "chain link, connection" (Old English/Norse origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Link and Maddux boy or girl names?

Link is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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