Linus vs Harris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

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Linus Rank #1,423

Harris Rank #1,322

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Harris more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Harris mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are Linus and Harris boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.