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Judd vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Judd Rank #1,411
Linus Rank #1,423

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1423 for Linus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judd or Linus more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Judd and Linus mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Judd and Linus boy or girl names?

Judd is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.

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