Linus vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Linus Rank #1,423

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Simon mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Linus and Simon boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.