Linus vs Mayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stone worker"

Origin: Old French via English

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Linus Rank #1,423

Mayson Rank #1,331

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Mayson more popular?

Mayson is more popular, ranked #1331 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Mayson mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Mayson means "stone worker" (Old French via English origin).

Are Linus and Mayson boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Mayson is primarily a boy name.