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Linus vs Townes

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

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Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,554
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Linus Rank #1,423
Townes Rank #1,554

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1554 for Townes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linus or Townes more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Linus and Townes mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Linus and Townes boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.

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