Linus vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Linus Rank #1,423

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Anson mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Linus and Anson boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.