Linus vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Linus Rank #1,423

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Obadiah more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Obadiah mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Linus and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.