Linus vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Linus Rank #1,423

Lamar Rank #1,517

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Linus or Lamar more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Linus and Lamar mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Linus and Lamar boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.