Linus vs Milton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

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Linus Rank #1,423

Milton Rank #1,429

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Linus or Milton more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Linus and Milton mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Linus and Milton boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.