Jeffery vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Linus Rank #1,423

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1423 for Linus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Linus more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Linus mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Jeffery and Linus boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.

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