Linus vs Mars

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

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Linus Rank #1,423

Mars Rank #1,455

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1455 for Mars.

Is Linus or Mars more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Linus and Mars mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin).

Are Linus and Mars boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Mars is primarily a boy name.