Linus vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Linus Rank #1,423
Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1423 for Linus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Linus ___

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

Perry ___

  • Perry James
  • Perry Lee
  • Perry Andrew
  • Perry Thomas
  • Perry Alexander
  • Perry Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Linus

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If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linus or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Perry mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Linus and Perry boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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