Linus vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Linus Rank #1,423

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Gideon mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Linus and Gideon boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.