Linus vs Jonathon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

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Linus Rank #1,423

Jonathon Rank #1,547

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1547 for Jonathon.

Is Linus or Jonathon more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Jonathon at #1547 in the United States.

What do Linus and Jonathon mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin).

Are Linus and Jonathon boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Jonathon is primarily a boy name.