Linus vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

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Linus Rank #1,423

Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Perry mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Linus and Perry boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.