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Flint vs Austen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Austen Rank #1,986

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #1986 for Austen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Austen more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Flint and Austen mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Flint and Austen boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.

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