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Flint vs Irvin

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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Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,081
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Irvin Rank #2,081

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2081 for Irvin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Irvin more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Irvin at #2081 in the United States.

What do Flint and Irvin mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Flint and Irvin boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.

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