Linus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Linus \l(i)-nus\ is pronounced LYE-nus. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "flax". From Linos. Biblical: a Christian companion to Paul in Rome. Greek mythology: Linus is the musician son of Apollo. In modern times, Linus has been made familiar by the child character in Charles Schulz's cartoon "Peanuts". Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling; actor Linus Roache.

Linus has 2 variant forms: Lino and Linos.

For more information, see also the related name Linn.

Baby names that sound like Linus are Linzy, Lance, Lanzo, Lanza, Lenci, Leonis, Linsey, Linsay, Lonzo, Lonza and Lyons.

Linus is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Linus. Click here to compare Linus with related baby names.