Linus vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

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Linus Rank #1,423

Darrell Rank #1,470

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Is Linus or Darrell more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Linus and Darrell mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Linus and Darrell boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.