Cam vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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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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Cam Rank #1,426

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1426 for Cam.

Is Cam or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Cam and Linus mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Cam and Linus boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.