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Linus vs Felix

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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Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Linus Rank #1,423
Felix Rank #177

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #1423 for Linus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linus or Felix more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Felix mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin).

Are Linus and Felix boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Felix is primarily a boy name.

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