Flint vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Flint Rank #1,981

Calder Rank #2,005

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Flint or Calder more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Flint and Calder mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Flint and Calder boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.