Linus vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

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Linus Rank #1,423

Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Sami mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Linus and Sami boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.