Percy vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Percy Rank #1,256

Linus Rank #1,423

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Percy or Linus more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Percy and Linus mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Percy and Linus boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.