Phineas vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Linus mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Phineas and Linus boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.