Linus vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

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Linus Rank #1,423

Malek Rank #1,428

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Linus or Malek more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Linus and Malek mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Linus and Malek boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.