Linus vs Cristopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,229 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

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Linus Rank #1,423

Cristopher Rank #1,229

Cristopher is more popular, ranked #1229 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Cristopher more popular?

Cristopher is more popular, ranked #1229 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Cristopher mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Cristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Linus and Cristopher boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Cristopher is primarily a boy name.