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Linus vs Davion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,423
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Davion

Boy #1,240 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (from David)"

Origin: Hebrew via American coinage

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,240
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Linus Rank #1,423
Davion Rank #1,240

Davion is more popular, ranked #1240 vs #1423 for Linus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linus or Davion more popular?

Davion is more popular, ranked #1240 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Davion mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Davion means "beloved (from David)" (Hebrew via American coinage origin).

Are Linus and Davion boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Davion is primarily a boy name.

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