Linus vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Linus Rank #1,423

Down Rank #63,580

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Linus or Down more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Linus and Down mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Linus and Down boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.