Linus vs Tahj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,423
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tahj

Boy #1,420 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,420
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Linus Rank #1,423
Tahj Rank #1,420

Tahj is more popular, ranked #1420 vs #1423 for Linus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linus or Tahj more popular?

Tahj is more popular, ranked #1420 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Tahj mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Tahj means "crown" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are Linus and Tahj boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Tahj is primarily a boy name.

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