Lucius vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Lucius Rank #1,390

Linus Rank #1,423

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Lucius or Linus more popular?

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Linus mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Lucius and Linus boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.