Flint vs Garrison

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

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Johnathon Evans Truman Dave

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Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,799
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Flint Kemari Scotty Brenton

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981

Garrison Rank #1,799

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Garrison more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Garrison mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Flint and Garrison boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.

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