Linus vs Lenny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-hearted"

Origin: Germanic via Old English

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Linus Rank #1,423

Lenny Rank #1,370

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Lenny more popular?

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Lenny mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Lenny means "brave lion, lion-hearted" (Germanic via Old English origin).

Are Linus and Lenny boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Lenny is primarily a boy name.