Harris vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Harris Rank #1,322

Linus Rank #1,423

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Harris or Linus more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Harris and Linus mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Harris and Linus boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.