Linus vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Linus Rank #1,423

Shaun Rank #1,568

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Linus or Shaun more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Linus and Shaun mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Linus and Shaun boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.