Niklaus vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niklaus

Boy #1,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Niklaus Rank #1,236

Linus Rank #1,423

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Niklaus or Linus more popular?

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Niklaus and Linus mean?

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

Are Niklaus and Linus boy or girl names?

Niklaus is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.