Linus vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin (Antonius)

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Linus Rank #1,423

Anton Rank #1,480

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1480 for Anton.

Is Linus or Anton more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Linus and Anton mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Linus and Anton boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.