Linus vs Maddux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Welsh American Sports culture

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Linus Rank #1,423

Maddux Rank #1,395

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Maddux more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Maddux mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Linus and Maddux boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.