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Nick vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Linus Rank #1,423

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1423 for Linus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Linus more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Nick and Linus mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Nick and Linus boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.

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