Adolf vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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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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Adolf Rank #26,599

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Linus mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Adolf and Linus boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.