Townes vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Townes Rank #1,554

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Townes or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Townes and Linus mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Townes and Linus boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.