Linus vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Linus Rank #1,423

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Nick mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Linus and Nick boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.