Linus vs Nikola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Linus Rank #1,423

Nikola Rank #1,589

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1589 for Nikola.

Is Linus or Nikola more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Nikola at #1589 in the United States.

What do Linus and Nikola mean?

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

Are Linus and Nikola boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Nikola is primarily a boy name.