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Felix vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,423
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Linus Rank #1,423

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #1423 for Linus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Linus more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Felix and Linus mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Felix and Linus boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.

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