Linus vs Radley

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
Radley Rank #1,584

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1584 for Radley.

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

Radley ___

  • Radley James
  • Radley Cole
  • Radley Lee
  • Radley Grant
  • Radley Blake
  • Radley Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Radley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linus or Radley more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Radley at #1584 in the United States.

What do Linus and Radley mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Radley means "from Radley (red clearing)" (Old English origin).

Are Linus and Radley boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Radley is primarily a boy name.

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