Linus vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Linus Rank #1,423

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Rafe mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Linus and Rafe boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.