Linus vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Linus Rank #1,423

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Gray mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Linus and Gray boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.