Linus vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Linus Rank #1,423

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Barry mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Linus and Barry boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.