Perseus vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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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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Perseus Rank #1,293

Linus Rank #1,423

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Perseus or Linus more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Linus mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Perseus and Linus boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.