Henri vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,593
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hen, Ren

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Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,423
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lin, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Henri Rank #1,593
Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1593 for Henri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henri ___

  • Henri Louis
  • Henri Jean
  • Henri Paul
  • Henri Pierre
  • Henri Marc
  • Henri Olivier

Linus ___

  • Linus James
  • Linus August
  • Linus Theodore
  • Linus Oliver
  • Linus Felix
  • Linus Hugo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henri

Amelie Sophie Lucie Emile Margot

If you choose Linus

Snoopy Charlie Lucy Schroeder Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henri or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Linus mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Henri and Linus boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.

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