Lynx

♂ Boy

Pronounced LINKS /lɪŋks/High

Meaning: lynx wildcat, the bright oneHigh

In 30 seconds: Lynx is an English nature name meaning the lynx wildcat, an animal known for its keen eyesight. A bold one-syllable name evoking the stealthy power and sharp vision of this wild predator.

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Origin HighEnglish, Greek

Meaninglynx wildcat, the bright one

U.S. rank (2024)#2268 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births63 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Lynx is the English name of the wild cat, from Greek lynx (λύγξ). As a given name it belongs to the modern trend of fierce animal names.

Lynx has appeared in US birth records as a bold, unusual animal name for boys.

Did you know? The lynx was so famous for its exceptional eyesight in ancient times that lynx-eyed became an expression meaning extremely sharp-sighted — making Lynx a name that literally means seeing clearly.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name: Lynx — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

LinkLync

Nicknames

Lynx

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Frequently Asked

What does Lynx mean?

Lynx means lynx wildcat, the bright one.

How do you pronounce Lynx?

Lynx is pronounced LINKS (/lɪŋks/), with 1 syllable.

Is Lynx a boy's name?

Yes, Lynx is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Lynx?

Animal name; Greek lynx meaning well established.