Jet vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jet

Boy #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Jet Rank #1,354

Linus Rank #1,423

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Jet or Linus more popular?

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Jet and Linus mean?

Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Jet and Linus boy or girl names?

Jet is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.