Monroe vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Linus Rank #1,423

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Monroe or Linus more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Linus mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Monroe and Linus boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.