Linus vs Hans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Linus Rank #1,423

Hans Rank #1,325

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Hans more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Hans mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Linus and Hans boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.