Linus vs Hendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

8 High Risk

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Linus Rank #1,423

Hendrick Rank #1,575

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1575 for Hendrick.

Is Linus or Hendrick more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Hendrick at #1575 in the United States.

What do Linus and Hendrick mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Linus and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.