Gerard vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Linus mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Gerard and Linus boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.