Linus
Boy name · Greek · pronounced LY-nuss
Verified name
What does Linus mean?
Flax, flaxen hair
Origin and language
Greek, Ancient Greek
Language family: Ancient Greek|German|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 856 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3684 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Line
Variant: Linos
Related: Linus
Using Linus across cultures
Son of Apollo in mythology; widely recognized in pop culture.
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