Bear vs Flynn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Bear Rank #829

Flynn Rank #738

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Flynn more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Flynn mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bear and Flynn boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Flynn is primarily a boy name.