Linus vs Linden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"linden tree, lime tree"

Origin: Old English

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Linus Rank #1,423

Linden Rank #1,551

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1551 for Linden.

Is Linus or Linden more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Linden at #1551 in the United States.

What do Linus and Linden mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin).

Are Linus and Linden boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Linden is primarily a boy name.