Todd vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Todd

Boy #1,598 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fox"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Todd Rank #1,598

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1598 for Todd.

Is Todd or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Todd at #1598 in the United States.

What do Todd and Linus mean?

Todd means "fox" (Middle English origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Todd and Linus boy or girl names?

Todd is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.