Henri vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Henri Rank #1,593

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1593 for Henri.

Is Henri or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Linus mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Henri and Linus boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.