West vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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West Rank #1,339

Linus Rank #1,423

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is West or Linus more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do West and Linus mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are West and Linus boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.